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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
64
Deprivation level
7/10
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
31.52(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.76(+39%)
Shoplifting
7.88(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(-6%)
Public order
5.34(-12%)
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Bradwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £357,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£314,000
Semi-Detached51£194,995
Terraced8£161,250

10 years median price trend in Bradwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.