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Holditch & Chesterton

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About

Holditch & Chesterton is a ward in Newcastle-under-Lyme, located in the northern part of the town. The area includes the former mining communities of Holditch and Chesterton, with a mix of residential housing and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the A34 and A527 roads, providing connections to nearby areas like Silverdale and Knutton.

The ward features green spaces such as the Holditch Playing Fields and Chesterton Community Woodland, offering recreational opportunities. Local schools, including Chesterton Community Sports College, serve the area. The ward has a strong industrial history, with former collieries shaping its development. Public transport links and proximity to Newcastle town centre make it a practical residential location.

Area overview

On average Holditch & Chesterton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Holditch & Chesterton is £33,699 per year. There are 3 schools in Holditch & Chesterton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £154,000 in Holditch & Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £328,000.

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
Detached3£200,000
Flats1£78,000
Semi-Detached26£165,125
Terraced9£115,000

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

ST59DX

Liverpool Road

ST59EN

Meadow Lane

ST59QQ

Spencroft Road

ST57DZ

Ripon Avenue

ST57EP

King Street

ST57LL

Hadrian Way

ST57EF

Bamber Place

ST56FD

Howle Close

ST57EA

Brick-Kiln Lane

ST57JP

Hogarth Place

ST57JU

Spencer Place

ST57QG

Horatius Road

ST59JB

Brymbo Road

ST57EN

King Street

ST57LZ

Haddon Grove

ST59QA

Brymbo Road

ST56BH

Apedale Road

ST57HH

Cross Street

ST57HL

Church Street

ST57JB

Castle Street

ST57LR

Albert Street

ST57NY

Rowley Avenue

ST57PQ

Church Walk

ST57QE

Brutus Road

ST57QH

Elizabeth Drive

ST57XA

Mount Pleasant

ST57PP

Leech Avenue

ST57RW

Beasley Avenue

ST57RU

Brookhouse Road

ST57HT

Booth Street

ST57JN

Romney Avenue

ST57NQ

Bamber Place

ST57PA

Brittain Avenue

ST59QF

Coaldale Road

ST57HG

Cypress Grove

ST59QH

Coaldale Road

ST57HU

Barker Street

ST57PX

Booth Street

ST57QA

Forum Road

ST57QB

Roman Drive

ST56BL

Apedale Road

ST57EG

Edensor Street

ST57EW

Apedale Road

ST57JT

Loomer Road

ST57LF

Gainsborough Road

ST57LP

Castle Street

ST57NA

Croftstead Close

ST57PY

Booth Street

ST59JG

Holditch Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.