Leek West
Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.107, -2.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 97 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Leek West sits on the western side of the market town of Leek in the rural district of Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England. It blends a compact town centre and residential streets with quick access to rolling moorland and the nearby Peak District National Park, making it a convenient base for walkers and people who want countryside on the doorstep of local shops and services.
Locally the area reflects Leek's 19th-century trading and textile heritage, though today the economy leans on independent retailers, markets, light industry and tourism. Community life is lively, with a strong sense of local identity, heritage projects and clubs, and a mix of long-standing families alongside commuters travelling to Stoke-on-Trent and beyond; the attractive nearby Churnet Valley adds a popular leisure and heritage dimension.
Postcode districts covering Leek West
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stockport 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Crewe 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Stafford 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Macclesfield 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Sale 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Northwich 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Altrincham 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Wilmslow 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Glossop 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Hyde 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Leek Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Leek North Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Leek South Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Leek East Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Birchall Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Longsdon Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rudyard Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leekbrook Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Horton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Tittesworth Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cheddleton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bradnop Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Leek West
ST13 8DP, ST13 8JQ, ST13 8HY, ST13 8AB, ST13 8RD, ST13 8EB, ST13 8GB, ST13 8AZ, ST13 8HT … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Consall Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
Hotels near Leek West Ad
- The Silk House 0.6 miles1 km
- Hotel Rudyard 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Alexandra Court Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Burleigh House 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Whiston Hall 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Leek West
- St Edward's C of E Academy All ages
- Westwood College Secondary
- Westwood First School Primary
- Woodcroft Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Vale Park Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Springfield House Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 15 miles24.1 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 16.4 miles26.5 km