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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 moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
104
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
47.53(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.68(+144%)
Shoplifting
21.13(+141%)
Other theft
10.93(+91%)
Public order
10.93(+79%)
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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £319,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cross Heath 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 Cross Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£270,000
Semi-Detached26£198,750
Terraced17£150,000

10 years median price trend in Cross Heath

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

All postcodes in Cross Heath

ST50SR

Brampton Sidings

ST59AP

Wilmot Drive

ST59BX

Ramsey Road

ST59FA

Vickers Close

ST59LE

Cloverdale Road

ST59BH

Albemarle Road

ST59ED

Liverpool Road

ST59EG

Kimberley Road

ST59BE

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59EL

Baden Street

ST59LB

Whitehouse Road

ST59LH

Collard Avenue

ST59LW

St Michaels Road

ST59DT

Harper Avenue

ST59BW

Albermarle Road

ST59HN

Poplar Court

ST59AG

Johnson Avenue

ST59DA

Coppice View

ST59HT

Brymbo Road

ST59EE

Mayer Avenue

ST59ES

Roberts Avenue

ST59FD

Crusader Road

ST59AF

Thomas Avenue

ST59EJ

Albany Road

ST59HL

Poplar Close

ST50TJ

Hempstalls Lane

ST59AA

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59BU

Liverpool Road

ST59HH

Navigation Way

ST59AS

Wilmot Drive

ST59DL

Purser Crescent

ST59AJ

Meadow Lane

ST59EH

Albany Road

ST59LP

St Michaels Road

ST59PU

The Briars

ST59AN

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59LF

Reeves Avenue

ST59LL

Linden Close

ST59DG

Quinton Grove

ST59BY

Weston Close

ST59DE

Saunders Road

ST50TW

Croft Road

ST59AB

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59JY

Milehouse Lane

ST59EY

Wilton Street

ST59DJ

Links Avenue

ST59ET

Hassam Avenue

ST59GZ

Junction Crescent

ST59JJ

Liverpool Road

ST59AE

Meadow Avenue

ST59BJ

Douglas Road

ST59AD

Lovatt Avenue

ST59AW

Weston Close

ST59LG

Reeves Avenue

ST59FR

Fell Avenue

ST59HS

The Gardens

ST59LD

Cloverdale Road

ST59AH

Meadow Lane

ST59BG

Albemarle Road

ST59EF

Goodwin Avenue

ST59BP

Douglas Road

ST59EZ

Wilton Street

ST59HF

Liverpool Road

ST59EB

Liverpool Road

ST59FL

Cromwell Place

ST59DU

Tynwald Grange

ST59LJ

Linden Grove

ST59PN

Whitehouse Road North

ST59AT

Rogers Avenue

ST59PX

Fairlawns

ST59BD

Wilmot Drive

ST59FS

Exmoor Drive

ST59HW

Liverpool Road

ST59EX

Orton Road

ST59FE

Archer Grove

ST59FP

Hackney Gardens

ST59LQ

Whitehouse Road

ST59AL

Cross Heath

ST59EQ

Liverpool Road

ST59AZ

Wilmot Drive

ST59PT

Honeywood

ST59DF

Bentley Avenue

ST59LA

Reeves Avenue

ST59DY

Liverpool Road

ST59HQ

King Street

ST59BL

Ramsey Road

ST59FN

Clydesdale Avenue

ST59HE

Ronaldsway Drive

ST59EP

Roberts Avenue

ST59HJ

Navigation Way

ST59FQ

Shetland Drive

ST59JZ

Milehouse Lane

ST59BB

Wilmot Close

ST59FF

Churchill Close

ST59PS

Brackenberry

ST59GA

Lymebrook Way

ST59BA

Wilmot Drive

ST59FG

Centurion Crescent

ST59FU

Dartmoor Close

ST59HD

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.