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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. The median sale price in Cross Heath is £179,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £215,000. There are 1 schools in Cross Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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: £179,500
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £215K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £331,550.

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
Detached7£255,000£263
Semi-Detached29£183,000£220
Terraced13£135,000£194

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£248,500£198,250£148,000
2026£195,000£183,000£120,000
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£245£220£199
2026£263£220£181
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cross Heath ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Saxton

Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Harrison

Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

All postcodesin Cross Heath

ST59FB

Comet Avenue

ST59LF

Reeves Avenue

ST59HN

Poplar Court

ST59HR

Poplar Avenue

ST59HT

Brymbo Road

ST59FA

Vickers Close

ST59EG

Kimberley Road

ST59AA

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59EH

Albany Road

ST59AJ

Meadow Lane

ST59PN

Whitehouse Road North

ST59HJ

Navigation Way

ST59EB

Liverpool Road

ST59AN

Lower Milehouse Lane

ST59LD

Cloverdale Road

ST59LW

St Michaels Road

ST59AT

Rogers Avenue

ST59DL

Purser Crescent

ST59BY

Weston Close

ST59EL

Baden Street

ST59PX

Fairlawns

ST59FF

Churchill Close

ST59AF

Thomas Avenue