Dairy Close Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST13), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37701646.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 4).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Staffordshire Moorlands costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 13.2 km (8.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Birch Gardens, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 203 to 205 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leek Health Centre, about 340 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Staffordshire Moorlands in 2026-27: Band D £2,338 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,819 | £2,078 | £2,338 | £2,858 | £3,377 | £3,897 | £4,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (28% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Well Street Mill, Well Street, Leek: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Land adjacent to The Orchard, Ā, Springfield Drive, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 35 Derby Street Leek: up to 5 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 14-18 Russell Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- London Mill London Street Leek: up to 93 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 1-3 Market Place, Leek: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Compton Mill, Compton Street: up to 57 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Kniveden Hall and Springhill, Mount Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST13 6LT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| ST13 6LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 203 m and 205 m above sea level (204 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST13 6LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST13 6LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parker Street Leek | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Leek Town Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Road Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 32.3 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leek Health Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fountain Street Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Dental Practice | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Leek Moorlands Hospital | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Leek Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest Leek | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birch Gardens 4,400 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brough Park 7.3 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,410 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Luke, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m west. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| Greystones | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Nicholson Institute and Leek College of Further Education | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Market Cross | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 2m south of St Edward's Church | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ballington Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Horsecroft Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lowe Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Stare Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Tittesworth Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Combes Valley | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 20 |
2 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Staffordshire Moorlands: see them on the Staffordshire Moorlands page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek First School | Primary | 5–9 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Leek High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 330 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 5–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churnet View Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stars @ Leek First School ST13 6LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Miquill @ Leek First School ST13 6LF | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Asda ST13 6EN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| BLUE MUGGE ST13 6LJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD ST13 6LP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Adventure Playground Limited ST13 6BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Saffron ST13 6BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| HEN CLOUD ST13 6EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| ZIPADEE DAY NURSERY LTD ST13 6EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| BAMBOO GARDEN ST13 6EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Earl Grey Inn ST13 5AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2023 |
| LIDL ST13 6AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| SAMUEL SIGLEY AND SONS ST13 6LS | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| THE FOUNTAIN INN ST13 6JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2022 |
| MIQUILL CATERING @ LEEK HIGH SCHOOL AND MEADOWS SCHOOL ST13 6EU | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Osborne Street (12); On or near Portland Street (10); On or near Supermarket (10); On or near Parker Street (8); On or near Portland Street South (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Shirburn Road · Parker Street · East Street · Springfield Road · Osborne Street · Springfield Court · Portland Street South · Queen Street · Springfield Close · Fountain Street · Portland Street · Well Street
All the streets in ST13 and across Staffordshire Moorlands.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.