Werrington is a large dormitory village approximately 15 minutes from Stoke-on-Trent city centre and 20 minutes from Leek.

Cheddleton is a large village near Leek. It is divided into two distinct communities - the traditional village and the modern St Edward's Park development, on the grounds of the old St Edward's Psychiatric Hospital. Local police also cover Cellarhead, Consall and Wetley Rocks.