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About

Knutton is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools serving the immediate community. The ward is bordered by the A34 road to the west and includes the neighbourhood of Knutton Heath.

The topography is gently rolling, with the land sloping down towards the Lyme Brook which forms part of the western boundary. A notable local feature is the former site of the Knutton Hays colliery, reflecting the area's historical connections to the Staffordshire coalfield. Open spaces include the Knutton Recreation Ground, providing green areas for local use.

Area overview

On average Knutton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knutton is £39,606 per year. There are 1 schools in Knutton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knutton is home to around 2,925 people, with a population density of about 3,278.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knutton Population
2,925
Population density
3,278.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.29(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.03(+281%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.68(+88%)
Public order
11.62(+92%)
Other theft
8.21(+44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,588
88.39%
Other White
165
5.64%
Other Asian
32
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.68%
Total population: 2,928

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
654
29.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
411
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
361
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
336
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
13.07%
Total 16+ residents: 2,226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
301
24.49%
Other social rented
293
23.84%
Owns with a mortgage
256
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
14.48%
Social rents from council
164
13.34%
Total households: 1,229

Property prices in Knutton

Median price£136,750
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £170K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £136,750 (about £149 per square foot) in Knutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£184,750£258
Terraced12£111,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knutton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutton.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£101,000£80,000
2017£109,250£86,500
2018£96,475£85,000
2019£111,000£78,000
2020£117,500£83,000
2021£131,000£96,500
2022£137,800£123,000
2023£152,500£109,000
2024£151,000£117,750
2025£162,000£116,000
2026£176,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knutton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutton.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£106
2017£125£110
2018£111£114
2019£120£100
2020£152£101
2021£158£118
2022£171£128
2023£192£125
2024£197£150
2025£190£147
2026£262£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knutton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Knutton

Is Knutton safe?

Knutton records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Knutton?

The median sale price in Knutton is £136,750 (about £149 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Knutton?

Knutton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Knutton?

Knutton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Knutton sits around rank 6,500 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 Knutton?

The average household income in Knutton is around £39,606 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Knutton?

Knutton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Graham Paul Shaw (Reform UK).

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.