Leek East
Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.101, -2.013 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SJ 99 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
The Leek East ward covers the eastern side of the market town of Leek in the rural district of Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, sitting on the western fringe of the Peak District. It mixes a compact Victorian town centre and residential terraces with nearby pockets of moorland and countryside; recreational spots such as Tittesworth Reservoir and a network of walking routes give easy access to the hills and open landscape.
Historically the area expanded on market trade and small-scale textile and engineering workshops, and today the local economy is a blend of independent shops, light industry and a modest tourist trade attracted to the town’s heritage architecture and arts scene. Community life is shaped by local festivals, cafes and parish halls, giving a strong sense of local identity amid the broader Moorlands countryside.
Postcode districts covering Leek East
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 8.2 miles
- Stockport 22.1 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 11.4 miles
- Crewe 18.1 miles
- Stafford 20.7 miles
- Macclesfield 12.1 miles
- Northwich 23.1 miles
- Altrincham 24.3 miles
- Wilmslow 18 miles
- Glossop 23.8 miles
- Hyde 24.2 miles
- Winsford 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leek Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Birchall Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Leek North Ward 1.1 miles
- Leek South Ward 1.2 miles
- Leek West Ward 1.2 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bradnop Parish 1.9 miles
- Tittesworth Parish 2.1 miles
- Longsdon Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cheddleton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Rudyard Built-up area 3 miles
- Onecote Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Leek East
ST13 5JZ, ST13 6LN, ST13 5RL, ST13 5TU, ST13 5HQ, ST13 6JF, ST13 6JE, ST13 6LL, ST13 6JG … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 34.1 miles
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Consall Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels in Leek East Ad
Schools in Leek East
- All Saints C of E First School Primary
- Leek First School Primary
- Leek High School Secondary
- Springfield School Special
- The Meadows School Special
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 1.3 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 5.7 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 8.3 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 9.2 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 9.4 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.9 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 12.6 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 13.8 miles
- Springfield House Estate 15.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 15.9 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 15.9 miles