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Maer & Whitmore

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About

Maer & Whitmore is a ward in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, including the villages of Maer and Whitmore. The ward is known for its open countryside, farmland, and scattered settlements, offering a quieter pace compared to urban parts of the borough. The area is bordered by the A53 road, providing connections to Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent.

The ward includes landmarks such as Maer Hall, a historic country house, and Whitmore Railway Station, which serves the local community. Agriculture plays a significant role in the area, with fields and woodlands shaping the landscape. Residential properties range from traditional cottages to modern homes, catering to a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. The ward maintains a strong sense of community, with local events often centered around village life.

Area overview

On average Maer & Whitmore has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Maer & Whitmore is £49,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Maer & Whitmore: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maer & Whitmore Population
2,675
Population density
62.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,472
92.41%
Indian
44
1.64%
Other Asian
23
0.86%
Other White
22
0.82%
Chinese
19
0.71%
Total population: 2,675

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
563
49.47%
Owns with a mortgage
398
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
88
7.73%
Other forms of private rent
35
3.08%
Other social rented
30
2.64%
Total households: 1,138

Property prices in Maer & Whitmore

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £380,500 in Maer & Whitmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,995 up to £792,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maer & Whitmore 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 Maer & Whitmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£446,500
Semi-Detached5£272,500
Terraced1£280,000

10 years median price trend in Maer & Whitmore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maer & Whitmore.

All postcodes in Maer & Whitmore

ST55HX

Coneygreave Lane

ST54DU

Loggerheads & Baldwins Gate

ST55HJ

Lymes Road

ST55HS

Birch Tree Lane

TF94HZ

Aston Lane

ST55ET

Manor Glade

ST55JL

Coombesdale

ST55LP

Watering Close

ST55DS

Loggerheads & Baldwins Gate

ST54FD

Loggerheads & Baldwins Gate

ST55JP

Butthouse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.