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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 moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
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
61.54(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.58(+222%)
Shoplifting
10.94(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+38%)
Public order
9.23(+52%)
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

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Knutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knutton 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 Knutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£160,000
Terraced9£125,000

10 years median price trend in Knutton

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

All postcodes in Knutton

ST56DS

Lawson Terrace

ST56JB

Mendip Place

ST56LD

Magenta Drive

ST56DT

John Street

ST56HR

Peake Street

ST56DL

Gordon Street

ST56HH

St Bernards Road

ST56LG

Church View

ST56DJ

Cemetery View

ST56HY

Pentland Grove

ST56ES

Arthur Street

ST56BX

High Street

ST56JD

Acacia Avenue

ST56EE

Cherry Hill Lane

ST56BY

Silverdale Street

ST56EU

Knutton Lane

ST56EZ

Stanton Close

ST56HJ

St Bernards Road

ST56DA

Grove Street

ST56DG

Malham Road

ST56FA

Blackbank Road

ST56HP

Cotswold Avenue

ST56HU

Cheviot Close

ST56LE

Sheriden Way

ST56EB

Church Lane

ST56HZ

Chiltern Place

ST56DP

Peake Street

ST56DD

High Street

ST56HG

St Giles Road

ST56DE

Oak Road

ST56DN

High Street

ST56HT

Cotswold Avenue

ST56DU

Church Lane

ST56HW

Knutton

ST56HQ

St Johns Place

ST56DH

Cemetery Road

ST56ET

Knutton Lane

ST56HE

Knutton Lane

ST56HF

Knutton Lane

ST56DQ

Bowland Avenue

ST56HB

Moran Road

ST56HD

Knutton Lane

ST56DX

Howe Grove

ST56EY

Moran Road

ST56HN

Viggars Place

ST56DY

Camillus Road

ST56DW

Chapel Street

ST56EX

Moran Road

ST56HA

Knutton Lane

ST56DZ

St Vincent Place

ST56HL

St Bernards Road

ST56HS

Cotswold Avenue

ST56DB

High Street

ST56EP

Knutton

ST56EA

Camillus Road

ST56JE

Acacia Grove

ST56FB

Cotswold Avenue

ST56DF

Downham Road

ST56JA

Pennine Way

ST56BZ

Audley Street

ST56HX

Cleveland Road

ST56DR

Nash Street

Data Sources

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