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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

CW39QL

School Lane

CW39JG

Salisbury Close

CW39DH

Bowsey Wood Road

CW39EU

Furnace Lane

CW39PR

Moss Lane

CW39JX

Keele Road

CW39BZ

Main Road

CW39JL

Bevan Place

CW39HB

Beech Croft

CW39ES

Primrose Dell

CW39LW

Wharf Terrace

CW39JQ

Elkington Rise

CW39AJ

Rodger Avenue

CW39NF

Moss Lane

CW39LN

Heath Row

CW39AT

Church Terrace

CW39TD

Heron Close

CW39BH

Main Road

CW25SB

Balterley Court

ST55HQ

Three Mile Lane

CW39DZ

Poolside

CW39BE

Ridge Hill Drive

CW39BT

Den Lane

CW39DE

Mill Lane

CW39LR

Keele Road

CW39DP

Court Walk

ST55AL

Keele Road

CW39JF

Beck Road

CW39HL

Roseberry Drive

CW39EZ

Arbour Close

CW39PU

Pastoral Close

CW39PW

Station Road

CW39TH

Waterside Close

CW39JZ

Hillwood Road

CW39NL

Laverock Grove

CW25PU

Balterley Green Road

CW39QN

School Lane

CW39NA

Izaac Walton Way

ST56AE

Park Terrace

CW39EF

Charles Cotton Drive

CW39HG

Garners Walk

CW39DA

Checkley Lane

CW39DT

The Holborn

CW39NN

Bramble Lea

CW39EE

Charles Cotton Drive

CW39HD

New Road

CW39QQ

Station Road

CW39NH

Morningside

CW39LL

New Row

CW39ND

John Offley Road

CW39HZ

Newcastle Road

CW39EH

River Lea Mews

CW39JS

Newcastle Road

CW39JU

Newcastle Road

CW39AE

Main Road

CW39BW

Old Road

CW39PN

Smithy Corner

CW39AD

Main Road

CW39AB

Main Road

CW39EQ

The Bridle Path

CW25QF

Balterley Green Road

CW39AF

Back Lane

CW39UE

Thornhill Drive

CW39HF

Heighley Castle Way

CW39QP

Back Lane

CW39NW

Cherry Hill

CW39NQ

Moss Lane

CW39HA

Woodside

CW39QJ

Woore Road

CW39HR

Holm Oak Drive

CW39AA

Main Road

CW39QF

Bar Hill Road

CW39DL

Heighley Lane

CW39NS

Birch Dale

CW39AG

East Lawns

CW39LX

Ridgehill Drive

CW39DY

Greyhound Corner

CW39PL

Woore Road

CW39EG

Plover Field

CW39LQ

Crewe Road

CW39LY

Ridge Hill Drive

CW39EW

Apple Croft

CW39LZ

Honeywall Lane

CW39ET

Beresford Dale

CW39AS

The Butts

CW39BN

New Road

CW39JA

Madeley Court

CW39HS

Kingfisher Close

CW39EP

Heather Glade

CW39PA

Castle Lane

CW39JR

Parkside

CW39QR

Mallard Close

Data Sources

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