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About

Keele ward lies on the northwestern edge of the Newcastle-under-Lyme borough, encompassing the university campus and surrounding residential areas. The landscape is characterised by a mix of academic buildings, student accommodations, and suburban housing. The ward includes the village of Keele itself, which maintains a separate community atmosphere alongside the educational institution. Transport links connect the area to the town centre and the wider Potteries conurbation.

A central feature is Keele University's large campus, set within extensive grounds that include a arboretum and a science park. This creates a distinct environment where academic and research facilities are integrated with green space. The ward's population includes a significant number of students and university staff. Local services cater to both the campus community and longer-term residents in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Keele has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keele is £49,302 per year. There are 1 schools in Keele: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keele is home to around 2,886 people, with a population density of about 335.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keele Population
2,886
Population density
335.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.52(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-13%)
Public order
4.5(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.16(-43%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,876
65.07%
Indian
171
5.93%
Other White
164
5.69%
African
135
4.68%
Pakistani
121
4.2%
Total population: 2,883

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,753
63.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
665
24.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
133
4.85%
No qualifications
85
3.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
1.79%
Total 16+ residents: 2,743

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
143
39.07%
Owns with a mortgage
120
32.79%
Other forms of private rent
43
11.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
7.38%
Other social rented
15
4.1%
Total households: 366

Property prices in Keele

Median price£332,500
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£317K – £400K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Keele area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £577,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Keele over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£399,995£272
Semi-Detached1£332,500£325
Terraced3£268,495£359

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Keele

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keele.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£310,000
2017£355,000£180,475
2018£346,000£192,000
2019£354,995£258,995
2020£429,995£264,995
2021£447,995£268,748
2022£572,500£345,000
2023£404,250£320,000
2024£412,500£290,000
2025£410,000£271,250
2026£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keele.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keele.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£203
2017£147£185
2018£197£229
2019£237£245
2020£231£262
2021£258£264
2022£300£252
2023£299£242
2024£309£290
2025£311£259
2026£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keele.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Keele in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Keele

Is Keele safe?

Keele records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Keele?

The median sale price in Keele is £332,500 (about £310 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Keele?

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

How deprived is Keele?

Keele scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Keele sits around rank 31,784 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 Keele?

The average household income in Keele is around £49,302 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Keele?

Keele is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Jones (Labour Party).

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.