Wallbridge Park
| Wallbridge Park | |
|---|---|
 Wallbridge Drive in Wallbridge Park, Leek | |
  Wallbridge Park Location within Staffordshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ973558 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Leek |
| Postcode district | ST13 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Wallbridge Park is a suburb[1] of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of the county of Staffordshire, England.[2]
History
The land that is now Wallbridge Park originates back to 1535. When it was owned by Dieulacres Abbey. The land was nothing more than a farm and agricultural land.[3]
Since the coming of the industrial revolution, the area experienced rapid housing development for workers and new residents. The area is now a residential area of Leek.[4]
Amenities
The area is primarily residential but is home to a pub, named "The Prince of Wales", a curry house and grocery shop.[5]
Transport
There are regular bus services to Leek town centre from Wallbridge Park.[6]
References
- ^ "Wallbridge Park, Staffordshire". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Old Maps of Wallbridge Park, Staffordshire". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Appendix 7: Leek and Ladderedge: Staffordshire Moorlands HEA" (PDF). www.staffordshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Wallbridge Drive, Leek". Bury & Hilton. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ admin (15 November 2023). "Pubs To Lease In Leek – The Prince Of Wales Is Available !". Love Your Pub. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Barnfields, adjacent to Wallbridge Drive – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 17 August 2025.