Nicholson Way, Leek
House prices, sold prices and local information for ST13 8TF.
At a glance
11 property sales on Nicholson Way, Leek have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £214,222. Average sale prices rose from £154,500 in 2016 to £241,667 in 2024 (+56%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Nicholson Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Nicholson Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ST13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £214,222 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £215,000 | 11 Dec 2023 |
Sold prices on Nicholson Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 15 Nov 2024 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 17 Sep 2024 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 31 Jul 2024 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 11 Dec 2023 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 1 Apr 2021 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 9 Mar 2021 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 18 Oct 2019 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 19 Aug 2019 | £169,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 7 Jun 2019 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 14 Oct 2016 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Nicholson Way ST13 8TF | 10 Jun 2016 | £159,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Nicholson Way | £169,000 (Aug 2019) → £255,000 (Nov 2024) | +51% over 5 yrs |
| 15, Nicholson Way | £150,000 (Oct 2016) → £240,000 (Jul 2024) | +60% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Nicholson Way | £190,000 (Oct 2019) → £240,000 (Dec 2023) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Nicholson Way
Crime
132 crimes were reported within about a mile of Nicholson Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 32 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Nicholson Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Churnet and River Tean Flood alert area
- River Churnet at Leek Flood warning area
- River Dane catchment including Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich and Northeast Crewe Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Nicholson Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood First School 251 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy 662 pupils | Middle deemed secondary Church of England | 9–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy 179 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woodcroft Academy 138 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westwood College 735 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| All Saints CofE First School 228 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–9 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Leek First School 133 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Springfield School 73 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Kiln Lane (adj, Macclesfield Road) 2 min walk
- Kiln Lane (opp, Macclesfield Road) 2 min walk
- Sainsburys Store (adj, James Brindley Road) 4 min walk
- Hamil Drive (adj, Mill Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Medical Centre
Ball Haye Road, Leek · 0.7 mi - Dr J Greig & Partners
Dyson House, Regent Street, Leek · 0.8 mi - Leek Health Centre
Fountain Street, Leek · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 786 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,601 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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