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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.

All postcodes in Crackley & Red Street

ST57BY

Cedar Road

ST57TY

Standon Avenue

ST57SW

Longclough Road

ST57DP

Cherry Close

ST57AP

Woodrow Way

ST57SS

Winterside Close

ST56BG

Dean's Lane

ST57AE

Water Street

ST57RA

Wem Grove

ST57SE

Meremore Drive

ST57DW

Olive Grove

ST57HD

Cypress Grove

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.