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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2,836.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
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
32.95(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.72(+30%)
Other theft
5.96(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-22%)
Burglary
3.86(-5%)
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

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Clayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £356,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clayton 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 Clayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£298,750
Semi-Detached30£222,500
Terraced1£120,000

10 years median price trend in Clayton

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

Data Sources

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