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Madeley & Betley

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About

Madeley & Betley ward covers a largely rural expanse in the north of Newcastle-under-Lyme borough. The area is centred around the two historic villages of Madeley and Betley, which are surrounded by working farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is characterised by fields, woodland, and the presence of Betley Mere, a notable body of water. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more urban areas to the south, with the A531 road acting as a key transport route through the parish.

The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, though many residents now commute to employment centres elsewhere. Community life is focused around the village centres, with local amenities including schools, pubs, and the parish church. The area is part of the wider Betley Court estate, with its historic hall and gardens contributing to the local character. The ward includes the smaller hamlets of Balterley and Wrinehill, maintaining a quiet, village-based atmosphere across its territory.

Area overview

On average Madeley & Betley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Madeley & Betley is £51,739 per year. There are 4 schools in Madeley & Betley: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Madeley & Betley is home to around 5,454 people, with a population density of about 168.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Madeley & Betley Population
5,454
Population density
168.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.74(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(+29%)
Public order
6.78(+12%)
Other theft
5.87(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,191
95.25%
Other White
61
1.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.53%
Irish
24
0.44%
Total population: 5,450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,634
35.22%
No qualifications
817
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
787
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
616
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
411
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 4,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,124
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
708
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
10.54%
Other social rented
218
8.87%
Social rents from council
67
2.73%
Total households: 2,458

Property prices in Madeley & Betley

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Madeley & Betley area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Madeley & Betley 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 Madeley & Betley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£205,000
Detached27£368,000
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached19£173,000

10 years median price trend in Madeley & Betley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Madeley & Betley.

All postcodes in Madeley & Betley

ST56AD

Leycett Lane

CW25QQ

Balterley Green Road

CW39NG

Bower End Lane

CW39ER

Fern Dene

CW39NJ

Morningside

CW39AR

Brassington Street

CW39PD

Hungerford Lane

CW39DU

The Holborn

CW39BF

Keele Road

CW25QE

Balterley Green Road

CW39AY

Church Lane

CW39AU

Bowhill Lane

CW39BS

Cracow Moss

CW39LT

Watering Trough Bank

CW39QH

Station Road

CW25QH

Deans Lane

CW39LE

Swan Bank

CW25PZ

Newcastle Road

CW39PZ

Redbrick Place

CW39BY

New Road

CW39JH

Newcastle Road

CW39PE

Manor Road

CW39EB

Furnace Lane

CW39NT

Bower End Lane

CW39TB

The Spinney

CW39EL

The Bridle Path

CW39EN

Pear Tree Drive

CW39HW

Hidden Hills

CW39TE

Birches Farm Mews

CW39GE

The Willows

CW39PH

Woore Road

CW39HH

Heighley Castle Way

CW39DG

Den Lane

CW39AX

Church Lane

CW39QG

Bar Hill Road

CW39JJ

Newcastle Road

CW39QE

Bar Hill

CW39BB

Betley Hall Gardens

CW39PY

Bar Hill

CW39PQ

Vicarage Lane

CW39HE

Bowsey Wood Road

CW39BQ

Ivydene

CW39GB

Chamberlain Court

CW39HP

Park Close

CW39PG

Post Office Square

CW39DS

Blue Bell Close

CW39HJ

Crewe Road

CW39JY

Hillwood Road

CW39DR

Lea Lane

CW39HX

Lynam Way

CW39JN

Lindops Lane

CW39EX

New Road

CW39DX

Poolside

CW39JB

Daltry Way

CW25PY

Newcastle Road

CW39PJ

Izaac Walton Way

CW25QD

Post Office Lane

CW25QB

Newcastle Road

CW39AN

Ladygates

CW39FS

Madeley & Betley

CW39JD

Daltry Way

CW39LP

Wharf Terrace

CW39JT

Newcastle Road

CW39LD

Crewe Road

CW39NB

John Offley Road

CW39GL

Haywood Court

CW39AH

Lakeside

CW39EA

Greyhound Court

CW39NE

Izaac Walton Way

CW39DJ

Bowsey Wood Road

CW39GD

The Meadows

CW39LU

Honeywall Lane

ST56AA

Agger Hill

CW39PB

Knightley

CW39LS

Leycett Lane

CW39QD

Bar Hill

CW39JW

Mill Lane

CW39TA

Cygnet Close

CW39FZ

Church Lane

CW39AP

Church Lane

CW39QB

Bar Hill

CW39AW

St Margarets Court

CW39NP

Merlin Green

CW39HN

Woodland Hills

CW39EY

Greenmeadows Road

CW39JP

Newcastle Road

CW39DN

New Road

CW39AL

Common Lane

ST56AL

Harrison And Woodburn Cottages

CW39ED

Moss Lane

CW39PS

Manor Road

CW39BJ

Main Road

CW39BU

Den Lane

CW25QG

Back Lane

CW39HQ

College Close

CW39LJ

Monument View

CW39NR

Grayling Willows

CW39HT

Platinum Place

CW39QA

Red Lane

CW39DQ

Main Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.