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About

Cross Heath is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different periods. Local amenities are focused along the main routes, providing essential services for the community. The landscape is generally flat, with some green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhoods.

A notable local landmark is the former Heath House estate grounds, which contribute to the area's green character. The ward is bordered by the A519, a key road linking to the town centre and beyond. Residential streets are quiet, with the area functioning mainly as a suburb for Newcastle. It maintains a distinct identity separate from the more central wards of the borough.

Area overview

On average Cross Heath has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 36.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cross Heath is £42,102 per year. There are 1 schools in Cross Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cross Heath is home to around 5,491 people, with a population density of about 3,892.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cross Heath Population
5,491
Population density
3,892.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.37(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.6(+221%)
Shoplifting
20.03(+130%)
Public order
14.02(+131%)
Other theft
10.38(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,581
83.41%
Other White
246
4.48%
Indian
195
3.55%
Other Asian
89
1.62%
African
62
1.13%
Total population: 5,492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,191
26.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
991
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
786
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
612
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 4,440

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
597
24.96%
Other social rented
574
24%
Owns outright
543
22.7%
Social rents from council
309
12.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
10.95%
Total households: 2,392

Property prices in Cross Heath

Median price£176,250
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £226K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 (about £213 per square foot) in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£245,000£264
Semi-Detached18£179,750£221
Terraced16£146,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cross Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£123,000£90,000
2017£167,500£131,500£100,000
2018£187,750£130,000£117,425
2019£190,000£145,995£115,000
2020£210,000£154,000£117,000
2021£269,000£155,000£128,000
2022£279,500£195,000£149,999
2023£277,500£194,000£153,000
2024£300,000£175,500£149,225
2025£247,000£198,250£145,000
2026£251,000£178,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£142£116
2017£179£154£121
2018£185£156£148
2019£210£158£148
2020£203£187£168
2021£220£193£167
2022£224£226£177
2023£245£210£192
2024£254£206£173
2025£244£222£195
2026£280£211£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cross Heath in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cross Heath

Is Cross Heath safe?

Cross Heath records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cross Heath?

The median sale price in Cross Heath is £176,250 (about £213 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cross Heath?

Cross Heath has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cross Heath?

Cross Heath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cross Heath sits around rank 6,850 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 Cross Heath?

The average household income in Cross Heath is around £42,102 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cross Heath?

Cross Heath is represented by 2 elected councillors: Christopher Saxton (Reform UK) and Mark Harrison (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Cross Heath

ST59LH

Collard Avenue

ST59ES

Roberts Avenue

ST59BX

Ramsey Road

ST59BS

Albemarle Road

ST59FQ

Shetland Drive

ST59FH

Matilda Grove

ST59DH

Hollinshead Avenue

ST59EP

Roberts Avenue

ST59BL

Ramsey Road

ST59BH

Albemarle Road

ST59LE

Cloverdale Road

ST59AP

Wilmot Drive

ST59FJ

Valentine Way

ST59BN

Albemarle Road

ST59GY

Limestone Grove

ST59DU

Tynwald Grange

ST59JX

Milehouse Lane

ST59LG

Reeves Avenue

ST59FT

Lundy Close

ST59HA

Hughes Avenue

ST59DE

Saunders Road

ST59FL

Cromwell Place

ST59DJ

Links Avenue

ST59BE

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59FS

Exmoor Drive

ST59JZ

Milehouse Lane

ST59AG

Johnson Avenue

ST59BP

Douglas Road

ST59AZ

Wilmot Drive

ST59HG

Derwent Place

ST59FN

Clydesdale Avenue

ST59AE

Meadow Avenue

ST59EQ

Liverpool Road

ST59BD

Wilmot Drive

ST59ED

Liverpool Road

ST59BA

Wilmot Drive

ST59GA

Lymebrook Way

ST59PU

The Briars

ST59BU

Liverpool Road

ST59DD

Hollinshead Avenue

ST56FX

Cross Heath

ST59HW

Liverpool Road

ST59GZ

Junction Crescent

ST59AS

Wilmot Drive

ST59FD

Crusader Road

ST59EY

Wilton Street

ST59EF

Goodwin Avenue

ST59ER

Liverpool Road

ST59LQ

Whitehouse Road

ST59DT

Harper Avenue

ST59DB

Brant Avenue

ST59AB

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59HE

Ronaldsway Drive

ST59FE

Archer Grove

ST59AD

Lovatt Avenue

ST59BG

Albemarle Road

ST59DA

Coppice View

ST59EZ

Wilton Street

ST59DQ

Bentley Avenue

ST59JY

Milehouse Lane

ST59FG

Centurion Crescent

ST59DF

Bentley Avenue

ST59LP

St Michaels Road

ST59PS

Brackenberry

ST59HQ

King Street

ST59PT

Honeywood

ST59AQ

Meadow Avenue

ST59FP

Hackney Gardens

ST59HD

Liverpool Road

ST59EA

Liverpool Road

ST59JF

Castletown Grange

ST59AH

Meadow Lane

ST59BW

Albermarle Road

ST59LN

St Michaels Road

ST59DY

Liverpool Road

ST59FU

Dartmoor Close

ST59LL

Linden Close

ST59AL

Cross Heath

ST59BJ

Douglas Road

ST50SR

Brampton Sidings

ST59ET

Hassam Avenue

ST59FR

Fell Avenue

ST59LJ

Linden Grove

ST59JJ

Liverpool Road

ST59HS

The Gardens

ST59HL

Poplar Close

ST59EX

Orton Road

ST59HH

Navigation Way

ST59AX

Robertson Drive

ST50TJ

Hempstalls Lane

ST59LB

Whitehouse Road

ST50TW

Croft Road

ST59EU

Hassam Avenue

ST59EJ

Albany Road

ST59AW

Weston Close

ST59HF

Liverpool Road

ST59BB

Wilmot Close

ST59LA

Reeves Avenue

ST59EE

Mayer Avenue

ST59DG

Quinton 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.