Leek
Parish in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.098, -2.027 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 98 55 |
| Population: | 19,903 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Leek is a compact market town set on the western edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands in Staffordshire, close to the fringes of the Peak District. Its position amid undulating farmland and gritstone outcrops gives easy access to walking and reservoirs such as Tittesworth Reservoir and the dramatic Roaches, while the wooded Churnet Valley lies a short drive away.
Historically a market and textile centre, the town still shows a strong Victorian and Georgian character in its streets and market square, and supports a lively independent scene of shops, galleries and cafes. Local industry has included notable artisan pottery and heritage crafts; cultural life is buoyed by regular markets, festivals and an active community interest in conserving the town’s historic fabric while welcoming visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Leek
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 7.6 miles
- Stockport 22.2 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.7 miles
- Crewe 17.5 miles
- Stafford 20.4 miles
- Macclesfield 12 miles
- Northwich 22.7 miles
- Altrincham 24.2 miles
- Wilmslow 17.9 miles
- Glossop 24 miles
- Hyde 24.3 miles
- Winsford 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leek Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Leek South Ward 0.6 miles
- Birchall Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Leek East Ward 0.6 miles
- Leek West Ward 0.8 miles
- Leek North Ward 1.1 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Longsdon Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cheddleton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Bradnop Parish 2.5 miles
- Tittesworth Parish 2.6 miles
- Rudyard Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Leek
ST13 6DQ, ST13 6QL, ST13 8LW, ST13 6NW, ST13 5DY, ST13 6PH, ST13 5PP, ST13 5LH, ST13 5BN … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.4 miles
- East Midlands Airport 34.5 miles
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Consall Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels in Leek Ad
Schools in Leek
- All Saints C of E First School Primary
- Beresford Memorial C of E First School Primary
- Churnet View Middle School All ages
- Leek First School Primary
- Leek High School Secondary
- Springfield School Special
- St Edward's C of E Academy All ages
- St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary
- The Meadows School Special
- Westwood College Secondary
- Westwood First School Primary
- Woodcroft Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 1.2 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 5.9 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 8.6 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.8 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 13.5 miles
- Springfield House Estate 14.8 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 15.5 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 16 miles