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Leek, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Leek is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 19,903. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
19,903 Population 79/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,550 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,550 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$273,461 home value, $1,214/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Leek

Leek

Leek is a market town and civil parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of the county of Staffordshire, England. The town lies on the River Churnet, 10 miles (16 km) north east of Stoke-on-Trent. In 2021 it had a population of 19,385.

People

Population19,903
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,550
Per Capita$48,550
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$273,461
Rent$1,214
Ownership78.6%
Housing Units7,961

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+46.3%

Community

Population19,903
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates53.1043°, -2.0221°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (896 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,550
Median Age49.5 years

About Leek

Leek is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 19,903. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Leek has a population of 19,903 with a density of 79 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (1.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.8% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

19,903
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above United Kingdom avg
252.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.8%
26% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Leek vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Leek is $48,550, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,550 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $934, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,811 business establishments. 24.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leek vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,550
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,550
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,811

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Leek is $273,461, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,214 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,961 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,461
3% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,214
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.6%
Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied21.4%
Housing Units7,961

Property Tax

Climate in Leek

Leek has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Leek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.7 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates53.1043°N, 2.0221°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 66 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 117 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 44 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 83 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 96 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 44 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 97 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 61 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 124 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 41 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Leek has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.4%
16% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.3%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area252.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home24.3%

Schools in Leek

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Springfield School - - - -
Horton Lodge Community Special School - - - -
Horton St Michael's CofE First School - - - -
All Saints CofE First School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Academy - - - -
St Edward's Church of England Academy - - - -
Westwood First School - - - -
Leek First School - - - -
Beresford Memorial CofE First School - - - -
Leek High School - - - -
Westwood College - - - -
Woodcroft Academy - - - -
Manifold C of E Primary School - - - -
Leek and Meadows Campus - - - -
Leslie Johnson Activities Centre - - - -
Churnet View Middle School - - - -
Blackshaw Moor CofE First School - - - -
The Meadows School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leek

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
Burton Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3

Museums in Leek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anson Museum
Apedale Heritage Centre
Apedale Heritage Centre
Avro Heritage Museum
Bollington Discovery Centre
Brampton Museum
Brampton Museum
Brindley Mill
Castleton Village Museum
Cheddleton Flint Mill
Congleton Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall
Foxfield Steam Railway
Foxfield Steam Railway
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Middleport Pottery
Middleport Pottery
Mining Museum
Paradise Mill
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Raven Mason Collection
Raven Mason Collection
Redfern Cottage
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
The Dudson Museum
The Dudson Museum
V&A Wedgwood Collection
V&A Wedgwood Collection
West Park Museum

Libraries in Leek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderley Edge Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Biddulph Library0.0
Bollington Library0.0
Buxton Library and Information Centre0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
City Central Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Congleton Library0.0
Eccleshall Library0.0
Handforth Library0.0
Haywood Community Library0.0
Kidsgrove Library0.0
Leek Library0.0
Library Core0.0
Longton Library0.0
Macclesfield Library0.0
Meir Library0.0
Newcastle Library0.0
Poynton Library0.0
Prestbury Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stone Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Uttoxeter Library0.0
Werrington Library0.0
Whaley Bridge Library0.0
Wilmslow Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Leek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buxton Market
Cavendish Arcade
Cheadle Market
Hanley Indoor Market
Longton Market
Longton Market
Market Square
Stoke Indoor Market
Tuesday Market
Tuesday Market
Tunstall Market

Hotels in Leek

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peak Weavers Hotel
Premier Inn
Rudyard Hotel
The Green Man Motel
The Mill at Gradbach

Restaurants in Leek

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alberto's Kitchen
Chennai Indian Cuisine
Emperor's Court
La Casona
Maazi Leek
Mill St Kitchen
Pabna
Primo Piano
The Mulberry Leaves
The Napoli

Cafes in Leek

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adventure Centre
Coffee#1
Duck Goose
Flo's Diner
Kéik
Mini Beans Coffee
Riverside Cafe
Roaches Tea Rooms
Spout
The Diner
The Mill Cafe
Waterview Restaurant

Monuments in Leek

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LIA 1855 LB
Plague Stone

Clinics in Leek

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edith Shaw Unit
Moorlands House

Dentists in Leek

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moorlands Dental Practice
St. Edward Street Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Leek

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ralf Konen

Train Stations in Leek

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hunthouse Wood
Leek (Churnet Valley)
Rudyard
The Dam

Gas Stations in Leek

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons
Poplar Service Station
Sainsbury's
Shell

Banks in Leek

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leek Building Society
Leek Building Society
The Co-operative Bank

Gyms in Leek

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #559374652
Genetix Gym

Golf Courses in Leek

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leek Golf Club
Westwood Golf Club

Breweries in Leek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beartown Brewery
Bollington Brewing Company
Lymestone Brewery
Storm Brewing Co Ltd
Titanic Brewery
Uttoxeter Brewing Co
Whaley Tap House
Wincle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Leek

TeamLeagueDivision
bet365 Stadium
Lyme Valley Stadium
Vale Park

Ski Resorts Near Leek

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Leek

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Moxon's Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leek Post Office

Treatment Centers in Leek

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Burslem Health Centre
Harewood Park Rehabilitation Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leek

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints' Church, Leek
Bradnop Church
Catholic Church of Saint Mary
Friends Meeting House
Kingdom Hall
Leek Baptist Church
Meerbrook Methodist Church
Rudyard Methodist Church
Saint Edward the Confessor
Saint John's Mission Room
Saint Luke's
Saint Paul's Church
St John the Baptist
St Paul
The Gateway Church
The Parish Church of St Matthew's
The Salvation Army Leek
Trinity Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leek

What is the population of Leek?

Leek has a population of 19,903 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Leek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,550, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $273,461 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Leek?

Leek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Leek?

Leek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $934. There are 1,811 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leek?

The median home value in Leek is $273,461. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,214. The homeownership rate is 78.6%.

How are the schools in Leek?

28.4% of adults in Leek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Leek?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Leek is 1.3% White, 0.9% Asian. 98.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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