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About

Clayton ward is situated in the eastern part of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. It contains local amenities including shops and schools that serve the immediate community. The ward is bordered by the A34, a major route connecting to the wider borough.

The landscape includes areas of open ground and playing fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Clayton Hall, a historic manor house with surviving moated grounds now used as a community asset. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the neighbouring town centre, functioning largely as a self-contained suburb.

Area overview

On average Clayton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton is £47,360 per year. Clayton is home to around 2,853 people, with a population density of about 2,836 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton Population
2,853
Population density
2,836 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.84(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+1%)
Other theft
4.91(-14%)
Public order
4.91(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,536
88.83%
Other White
78
2.73%
Other Asian
49
1.72%
Indian
41
1.44%
Pakistani
21
0.74%
Total population: 2,855

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
649
27.38%
No qualifications
488
20.59%
Level 3 (A level)
404
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
249
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 2,370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
500
39.31%
Owns with a mortgage
374
29.4%
Other social rented
182
14.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
8.33%
Social rents from council
87
6.84%
Total households: 1,272

Property prices in Clayton

Median price£226,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £263K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Clayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£283,750£343
Semi-Detached27£225,000£257
Terraced3£138,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£136,500£118,750
2017£174,000£147,250£125,000
2018£271,000£147,750£122,000
2019£257,500£176,500£156,000
2020£330,000£160,250£138,500
2021£255,000£169,750£143,250
2022£240,000£202,000£50,656
2023£300,000£195,000£155,000
2024£315,000£192,500£190,000
2025£297,500£225,000£129,000
2026£240,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£163£125
2017£188£166£133
2018£230£167£117
2019£195£185£153
2020£261£174£153
2021£248£211£153
2022£259£227£59
2023£263£208£206
2024£304£225£215
2025£318£235£169
2026£269£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Clayton

Is Clayton safe?

Clayton records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clayton?

The median sale price in Clayton is £226,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Clayton?

Clayton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clayton sits around rank 16,107 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clayton?

The average household income in Clayton is around £47,360 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clayton?

Clayton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Malcolm Wood (Reform UK).

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.