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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. 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 2 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
1/10
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
21.83(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.86(+22%)
Public order
5.89(-3%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.47(-52%)
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

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Keele area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Keele 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 Keele over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£425,000
Semi-Detached3£210,000
Terraced1£185,000

10 years median price trend in Keele

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

All postcodes in Keele

ST55FN

Quarry Bank Road

ST55BD

Lymes Road

ST55HA

Knights Croft

ST55NB

Keele Road

ST56AB

Finney Green

ST55AQ

Pepper Street

ST55AD

The Village

ST55FH

Westerdale Drive

ST55BJ

Keele Road

ST55BX

Keele Road

ST55DZ

Keele

ST55LT

Holly Mews

ST56AN

Leycett Lane

ST56AJ

West View Cottage

ST55BS

Old Chapel Close

ST55BH

Horwood

ST55AT

Church Bank

ST55JD

Three Mile Lane

ST55AB

Keele Road

ST55HH

Three Mile Lane

ST55AJ

Station Drive

ST55AH

Station Road

ST55DX

Three Mile Lane

ST55NT

Innovation Way

ST55FS

Lakeway Grove

ST55FW

Keele

ST55FR

Pondside Road

ST55FJ

Cressing Place

ST55BQ

Horwood

ST55AZ

The Covert

ST55BB

Larchwood

ST55DY

Keele

ST55AX

Church Plantation Flats

ST55JB

Three Mile Lane

ST55BN

Barkers Wood Road

ST55NA

Plantation Park

ST55BP

Keele Road

ST55AP

Pump Bank

ST55NP

Home Farm Drive

ST55AN

Highway Lane

ST55FU

Keele

ST55NU

Barkers Wood Road

ST55AG

Quarry Bank

ST55NH

Home Farm Drive

ST55AR

The Village

ST55AY

Church Plantation

ST55BE

Lymes Road

ST55BG

Barkers Wood Road

ST55NL

Keele Road

ST55AU

Keele University

ST55AF

Quarry Bank Road

ST55SP

The Science Park

ST55FL

Newsam Close

ST55NS

Home Farm Drive

ST55HG

Three Mile Lane

ST55HP

Churchfields

ST55SR

Three Mile Lane

Data Sources

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