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 miles
- Stockport 21.4 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.6 miles
- Crewe 16.9 miles
- Stafford 20.9 miles
- Macclesfield 11.3 miles
- Sale 24.8 miles
- Northwich 21.9 miles
- Altrincham 23.4 miles
- Wilmslow 17.1 miles
- Glossop 23.5 miles
- Hyde 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leek Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Leek North Ward 0.7 miles
- Leek South Ward 1.1 miles
- Leek East Ward 1.2 miles
- Birchall Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Longsdon Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Rudyard Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Horton Parish 2.4 miles
- Tittesworth Parish 2.6 miles
- Cheddleton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bradnop Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Leek West
ST13 8EB, ST13 8NG, ST13 8LR, ST13 8AZ, ST13 8SF, ST13 8RE, ST13 8DF, ST13 8XF, ST13 8DX … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 35.2 miles
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Consall Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Leek West Ad
- The Silk House 0.6 miles
- Hotel Rudyard 1.7 miles
- The Alexandra Court Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 8.2 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 8.2 miles
- George Hotel, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent 7.7 miles
- Whiston Hall 7.2 miles
- Potbank Aparthotel 3 9.2 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 8.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 9.8 miles
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 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 5.3 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 8.5 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.1 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 11.4 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 12.7 miles
- Springfield House Estate 14.8 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 15 miles
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 16.4 miles