Leek South
Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.091, -2.036 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 97 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Leek South sits in the southern part of the market town of Leek, within the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The ward blends residential streets and pockets of local shops close to the town centre and lies within easy reach of the western fringes of the Peak District, offering good access to moorland walks and gritstone scenery.
The area reflects Leek's market‑town past, with Georgian and Victorian architecture, independent retailers, cafés and regular markets; a historic silk‑weaving and textile tradition still influences local character. Today the economy is largely retail, services and light industry, with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Stoke-on-Trent, and a lively community life centred on arts events, farmers' markets and local civic groups.
Postcode districts covering Leek South
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 7 miles
- Stockport 22.5 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.2 miles
- Crewe 17.1 miles
- Stafford 19.8 miles
- Macclesfield 12.3 miles
- Northwich 22.6 miles
- Altrincham 24.4 miles
- Wilmslow 18.2 miles
- Glossop 24.5 miles
- Hyde 24.8 miles
- Winsford 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Birchall Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Leek Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Leek West Ward 1.1 miles
- Longsdon Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Leek East Ward 1.2 miles
- Leek North Ward 1.6 miles
- Cheddleton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Rudyard Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bradnop Parish 2.8 miles
- Horton Parish 3.1 miles
- Endon and Stanley Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Leek South
ST13 5PS, ST13 7AW, ST13 5QP, ST13 8AF, ST13 5DT, ST13 5QN, ST13 5HS, ST13 9DF, ST13 5ER … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 20.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 34.5 miles
- Cheddleton Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Consall Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Leek South Ad
- The Silk House 1 mile
- Hotel Rudyard 2.5 miles
- The Alexandra Court Hotel 3 9.5 miles
- Whiston Hall 6.2 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 7.7 miles
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 8.9 miles
- George Hotel, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent 7.4 miles
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 8.6 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 9 miles
Schools in Leek South
- St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 7.1 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 8 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 8.7 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 11.1 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Springfield House Estate 14.2 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 15.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles