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About

Bradwell is a residential area situated in the north of Newcastle-under-Lyme, bordering the communities of Chesterton and Wolstanton. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent housing developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Local amenities are centred along Bradwell Lane and include shops, takeaways, and several public houses serving the immediate community.

The area is home to Bradwell Hospital, a historic facility with origins as a workhouse, which has shaped part of the locality's identity. Green space is provided by Bradwell Woods, a local nature reserve featuring ancient woodland and meadows. Education is served by a primary school and it lies within easy reach of Newcastle town centre, with regular bus routes providing connections for residents.

Area overview

On average Bradwell has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year. There are 3 schools in Bradwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bradwell is home to around 7,868 people, with a population density of about 3,114.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bradwell Population
7,868
Population density
3,114.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.39(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(+64%)
Shoplifting
7.12(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-4%)
Public order
5.59(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,261
92.32%
Other White
201
2.56%
Other Asian
61
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.65%
Indian
43
0.55%
Total population: 7,865

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,553
24.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,391
21.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 6,330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,081
33.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,018
31.81%
Other social rented
487
15.22%
Social rents from council
276
8.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
8.03%
Total households: 3,200

Property prices in Bradwell

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £225K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Bradwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £327,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£273,000£265
Semi-Detached48£179,000£204
Terraced9£155,000£192
Flats1£49,000£103

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£121,250£107,500
2017£183,000£125,000£105,000
2018£185,000£122,500£107,475
2019£200,000£126,500£95,000
2020£170,000£136,500£105,000
2021£221,725£146,250£129,000
2022£255,000£165,000£157,750
2023£220,000£153,750£150,500
2024£290,000£185,500£151,000
2025£285,498£180,000£155,000
2026£271,250£178,000£170,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£138£152
2017£174£147£127
2018£175£149£106
2019£202£142£115
2020£176£155£139
2021£203£170£144
2022£228£191£185
2023£243£189£168
2024£258£205£172
2025£264£208£188
2026£294£197£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bradwell in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.