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Holditch & Chesterton

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About

Holditch & Chesterton ward lies in the northern part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, encompassing a mix of residential and industrial land. The area includes the communities of Chesterton and Knutton, with housing ranging from post-war estates to older terraced homes. The landscape is marked by the presence of the A34 road, which runs through the ward, and former mining sites that have been reclaimed for new development. Industrial estates provide local employment, shaping the economic character of the area.

A notable local feature is the medieval Chesterton High Street, with its historic coaching inn. The ward contains several green spaces, including Knutton Recreation Ground and the pathways along the Silverdale Canal. Education is served by Chesterton Community Sports College. The area’s history is visibly connected to the Staffordshire coalfield, with landmarks like the former Chatterley Whitfield colliery located nearby, influencing its development and community identity.

Area overview

On average Holditch & Chesterton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holditch & Chesterton is £39,225 per year. There are 3 schools in Holditch & Chesterton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holditch & Chesterton is home to around 5,736 people, with a population density of about 1,349.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holditch & Chesterton Population
5,736
Population density
1,349.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.69(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.43(+201%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.99(+106%)
Public order
14.12(+133%)
Other theft
12.55(+121%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,209
90.83%
Other White
272
4.74%
African
43
0.75%
Other Asian
35
0.61%
Indian
31
0.54%
Total population: 5,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,255
27.76%
Level 4 qualifications or above
783
17.32%
Level 3 (A level)
766
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
723
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 4,521

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
610
25.4%
Owns outright
609
25.35%
Other social rented
490
20.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
14.15%
Social rents from council
275
11.45%
Total households: 2,402

Property prices in Holditch & Chesterton

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Holditch & Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holditch & Chesterton 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 Holditch & Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£183,000
Semi-Detached21£149,950
Terraced14£121,500

10 years median price trend in Holditch & Chesterton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton.

All postcodes in Holditch & Chesterton

ST57NF

Wolstanton Road

ST57PE

Beasley Avenue

ST57LY

Springfield Close

ST57JJ

Castle Street

ST57RU

Brookhouse Road

ST57LH

Mount Pleasant

ST57JQ

Warwick Street

ST56BL

Dixons Row

ST57ES

Audley Road

ST57LF

Gainsborough Road

ST56FF

Holditch & Chesterton

ST57JE

London Road

ST57PT

London Road

ST57PU

Booth Street

ST59EN

Meadow Lane

ST57PQ

Church Walk

ST57HH

High Street

ST57JB

London Road

ST57HY

School Street

ST57JU

Spencer Place

ST57LD

Constable Avenue

ST57LP

Castle Street

ST57HJ

Church Street

ST57QY

Palatine Drive

ST57PR

Walton Place

ST57DZ

Ripon Avenue

ST57EL

London Road

ST57AW

Church Street

ST57PA

Taunton Place

ST57NZ

Tenby Grove

ST57HQ

Lion Grove

ST57NX

Rowley Avenue

ST57NQ

Talke Road

ST57HW

Rose Vale Court

ST57LN

Cooper Street

ST57QE

Brutus Road

ST57JZ

Turner Crescent

ST57GB

Woodcastle Crescent

ST57LZ

Haddon Grove

ST57PD

Beasley Avenue

ST56BN

Apedale Road

ST57QZ

Hadrian Way

ST57EN

Queen Street

ST56FD

Howle Close

ST59QZ

Dalewood Road

ST57QB

Roman Drive

ST57DY

London Road

ST57FD

Corona Park

ST57ND

Heath Street

ST57HN

Sunningdale Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.