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Newcastle-under-Lyme

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About

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a market town and borough in Staffordshire, part of the West Midlands region. The town has a historic centre with Georgian and Victorian architecture, including the Guildhall and the Queen’s Gardens. It is known for its market tradition, dating back to the 12th century, which still operates in the town square. The area is surrounded by green spaces, such as Brampton Park and the Lyme Valley Parkway, offering walking and cycling routes.

The district includes several smaller towns and villages, including Kidsgrove and Audley. It has strong transport links, with the A500 and M6 motorway providing access to nearby cities like Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. Keele University is located just outside the town, contributing to the local economy. The area has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, with manufacturing and retail playing key roles. Newcastle-under-Lyme retains a distinct identity while being closely connected to the wider North Staffordshire conurbation.

Area overview

On average Newcastle-under-Lyme has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £41,074 per year. There are 64 schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme: 41 primary (2 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 9 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newcastle-under-Lyme Population
123,299
Population density
584.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110,947
89.98%
Other White
3,079
2.5%
Indian
1,707
1.38%
Other Asian
1,076
0.87%
Pakistani
947
0.77%
Total population: 123,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
20,435
38.25%
Owns with a mortgage
15,716
29.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,613
12.38%
Other social rented
6,368
11.92%
Social rents from council
2,774
5.19%
Total households: 53,423

Property prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Based on 1,404 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Newcastle-under-Lyme area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached395£304,000
Flats68£110,000
Semi-Detached611£190,000
Terraced330£140,000

10 years median price trend in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

All wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Audley

Bradwell

Clayton

Crackley & Red Street

Cross Heath

Holditch & Chesterton

Keele

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe

Knutton

Loggerheads

Madeley & Betley

Maer & Whitmore

May Bank

Newchapel & Mow Cop

Silverdale

Talke & Butt Lane

Thistleberry

Town

Westbury Park & Northwood

Westlands

Wolstanton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.