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Crackley & Red Street

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About

Crackley & Red Street ward lies in the northeastern part of the Newcastle-under-Lyme borough, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and areas of open land. The ward includes the communities around Crackley Bank and Red Street itself, with housing ranging from inter-war developments to more modern estates. The landscape is partly shaped by its location near the A34, a major route, and includes tracts of farmland and former industrial ground, reflecting a mix of uses.

A notable feature is the presence of the Red Street Basin, a significant inland port on the Trent and Mersey Canal, which historically served the local pottery and mining industries. This waterway remains an active leisure route, with moorings and a distinct industrial heritage. The ward also contains several large retail and distribution parks, contributing to its local economy alongside the quieter residential streets and community facilities like schools and local shops.

Area overview

On average Crackley & Red Street has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crackley & Red Street is £45,712 per year. There are 2 schools in Crackley & Red Street: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crackley & Red Street is home to around 5,964 people, with a population density of about 2,561.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crackley & Red Street Population
5,964
Population density
2,561.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.95(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.26(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(+22%)
Public order
8.38(+38%)
Other theft
6.37(+12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,325
89.33%
Other White
203
3.41%
Indian
99
1.66%
Other Asian
49
0.82%
Pakistani
44
0.74%
Total population: 5,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,211
25.48%
No qualifications
1,032
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
868
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
847
35.66%
Owns outright
779
32.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
302
12.72%
Other social rented
252
10.61%
Social rents from council
134
5.64%
Total households: 2,375

Property prices in Crackley & Red Street

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £310K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Crackley & Red Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crackley & Red Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£300,000£256
Semi-Detached20£164,750£212
Terraced6£141,975£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crackley & Red Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crackley & Red Street.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,500£99,500£86,950
2017£205,000£83,000£115,750£82,000
2018£225,000£85,000£102,475£90,000
2019£230,000£72,000£98,975£99,475
2020£224,995£75,000£110,975£98,500
2021£245,000£85,000£137,500£99,950
2022£269,000£90,975£139,000£126,250
2023£268,000£92,500£130,000£130,500
2024£261,500£100,000£125,000£114,000
2025£295,000£148,500£142,550
2026£310,000£187,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crackley & Red Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crackley & Red Street.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£168£143
2017£174£168£146£137
2018£191£165£139£164
2019£192£139£120£183
2020£197£170£130£139
2021£226£188£160£144
2022£252£207£192£214
2023£250£188£166£201
2024£238£221£150£181
2025£251£190£175
2026£258£246£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crackley & Red Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crackley & Red Street in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Crackley & Red Street

Is Crackley & Red Street safe?

Crackley & Red Street records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Crackley & Red Street?

The median sale price in Crackley & Red Street is £250,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Crackley & Red Street?

Crackley & Red Street has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Crackley & Red Street?

Crackley & Red Street scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crackley & Red Street sits around rank 16,428 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 Crackley & Red Street?

The average household income in Crackley & Red Street is around £45,712 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Crackley & Red Street?

Crackley & Red Street is represented by 2 elected councillors: Peter Bernard Walton (Reform UK) and Vanessa Renshaw (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Crackley & Red Street

ST57TA

Cornhill Close

ST57SB

Barbridge Road

ST57EH

Beata Road

ST57EZ

Peartree Lane

ST57DB

Hawthorn Road

ST57AY

Birch House Road

ST57AU

Liverpool Road

ST59FW

Liverpool Road

ST57EY

Peartree Lane

ST57HA

Birch House Road

ST57BA

Fir Tree Place

ST57HB

Birch House Road

ST56BQ

Linnet Close

ST57DE

Holly Road

ST57TU

Greendale Drive

ST57TZ

Fairoak Road

ST57UT

Beata Road

ST57QL

Newport Grove

ST57SF

Smallwood Close

ST57AH

Talke Road

ST57SD

Ludford Close

ST57QU

Whitchurch Grove

ST57RL

Pear Tree Lane

ST57TN

Checkley Road

ST57QF

Wenlock Close

ST57DJ

Holly Road

ST57SU

Draycott Drive

ST57SG

Wimberry Drive

ST56BS

Audley Road

ST57UA

Blackbrook Avenue

ST57TE

Warrilow Heath Road

ST57DS

Laburnum Place

ST57BB

Oakwood Place

ST57DG

Almond Place

ST57AD

St Chads Terrace

ST57UE

Langley Close

ST57AB

Crackley Bank

ST57AX

Crackley Bank

ST57DT

Juniper Close

ST57BS

Applecroft

ST57AT

Badgers Croft

ST57BH

Boxwood Place

ST57TQ

Cranberry Drive

ST57BT

Whitethorn Way

ST57TS

Haslington Close

ST57QN

Shrewsbury Drive

ST56BU

Deans Lane

ST57TW

Stanley Drive

ST57TB

Huntsbank Drive

ST57TT

Lightwood Road

ST57AF

Liverpool Road

ST57BU

Pinewood Grove

ST57LT

Crofters Court

ST57BG

Rowan Place

ST57AG

Deans Lane

ST57DA

Hawthorn Road

ST57SZ

Calrofold Drive

ST57TH

Slindon Close

ST57BL

Whitethorn Way

ST57AJ

Bells Hollow

ST57SL

Eddisbury Drive

ST57SP

Summerhill Drive

ST57TG

Wrenburry Close

ST56BP

Springwood Road

ST57DQ

Whitebeam Close

ST57AQ

Woodrow Way

ST57TF

Willotts Hill Road

ST57EX

Alder Grove

ST57RQ

Shrewsbury Drive

ST56BT

Audley Road

ST57TD

Longsdon Close

ST57DR

Hazel Road

ST57BZ

Cedar Road

ST57BP

Cherrytree Road

ST57DF

Cedar Road

ST57ST

Burland Road

ST57BX

Plane Grove

ST57DD

Chestnut Grove

ST57ET

Audley Road

ST57TJ

Heathfield Drive

ST56BB

Friesian Gardens

ST57SR

Walkersgreen Road

ST57BW

Holly Road

ST57SN

Hatherton Close

ST57TP

Aston Road

ST57AA

Crackley Bank

ST57AZ

Mulberry Place

ST57BE

Blackthorn Place

ST57UD

Burford Avenue

ST56EJ

Park Mews

ST57TR

Cresswell Avenue

ST57DN

Birch House Road

ST57DL

Willow Close

ST57BD

Larch Place

ST57BQ

Yew Place

ST57FB

Parkhouse Road West

ST57BN

Maple Avenue

ST57QP

Bridgnorth Grove

ST57DH

Lilac Close

ST57EU

Birch House Road

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.