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Maer & Whitmore

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About

Maer & Whitmore ward is a primarily rural area in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It encompasses several small villages and hamlets, including Maer, Whitmore, and Baldwin's Gate. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land and scattered woodlands. The area is situated west of the A53 road, with the Trent and Mersey Canal running along its eastern boundary.

The ward includes the grounds of Maer Hall, a historic country house. Local transport connections are provided by the West Coast Main Line, which passes through the area with a station at Whitmore. The ward's economy has traditional links to farming and estate management. The rural character is defined by a network of narrow lanes connecting the settlements.

Area overview

On average Maer & Whitmore has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 per household in Maer & Whitmore is £62,516 per year. There are 1 schools in Maer & Whitmore: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Maer & Whitmore is home to around 2,675 people, with a population density of about 62.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.59(-70%)
Other theft
4.49(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-54%)
Public order
3.36(-45%)
Vehicle crime
2.24(-66%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
936
40.48%
Level 3 (A level)
395
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
326
14.1%
No qualifications
307
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
172
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,312

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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £429,000 in Maer & Whitmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £711,000.

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
Detached15£458,000
Terraced3£250,000
Semi-Detached8£319,750

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

ST55DW

Sandyfields

ST55FE

Roebuck Drive

ST55EL

The Croft

ST55DF

Tollgate Avenue

ST55FX

Chorlton Gardens

ST55HJ

Three Mile Lane

ST55HB

Heath Road

ST55LL

Teal Close

ST216RE

Butthouse Lane

ST55DA

Watering Close

ST54ED

Butterton Lane

ST54EQ

Maer & Whitmore

Data Sources

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