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Newchapel & Mow Cop

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About

Newchapel & Mow Cop is a ward in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The area includes the villages of Newchapel and Mow Cop, along with surrounding rural landscapes. Mow Cop is known for its historic hilltop castle and the famous Mow Cop Folly, a landmark offering panoramic views across Cheshire and Staffordshire. The ward features a mix of residential areas, farmland, and woodland, with a strong sense of community in its villages.

The area has good transport links, including proximity to the A34 and A527 roads, connecting it to nearby towns like Newcastle-under-Lyme and Congleton. Local amenities include primary schools, village halls, and pubs, catering to residents' daily needs. The ward also attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its scenic trails, including sections of the Staffordshire Way. Industrial heritage is evident in the region, with former mining and quarrying sites contributing to its history.

Area overview

On average Newchapel & Mow Cop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newchapel & Mow Cop is £42,835 per year. There are 2 schools in Newchapel & Mow Cop: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newchapel & Mow Cop Population
5,728
Population density
889.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,577
97.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.52%
Other White
26
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.28%
Irish
13
0.23%
Total population: 5,729

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,175
47.49%
Owns with a mortgage
960
38.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
171
6.91%
Other social rented
103
4.16%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.25%
Total households: 2,474

Property prices in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £198,475 in Newchapel & Mow Cop area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £757,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newchapel & Mow Cop 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 Newchapel & Mow Cop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£293,750
Flats1£172,500
Semi-Detached36£181,250
Terraced15£155,000

10 years median price trend in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.

All postcodes in Newchapel & Mow Cop

ST73ND

Chapel Bank

ST74JH

Bullocks House Road

ST74LS

Church Lane

ST74NE

Mow Cop Road

ST74QU

St Andrews Drive

ST74QX

St Andrews Drive

ST74RB

Harriseahead Lane

ST74RH

Alderhay Lane

ST74RT

Acacia Gardens

ST74YA

Mossfield Crescent

ST74YF

Brights Avenue

ST74XU

Birches Way

ST74PY

Lordshire Place

ST74ST

Newchapel Road

ST74XL

Osprey View

ST73NB

Chapel Bank

ST74GZ

Jasmine Crescent

ST74PU

Bullocks House Road

ST74RQ

Alderhay Lane

ST74UQ

Freedom Drive

ST74JN

Chapel Lane

ST74XB

Moorview Gardens

ST74YU

Phoenix Close

ST73PJ

Castle Road

ST74QE

Agora Gardens

ST74SF

Gloucester Road

ST74XH

Mount Road

ST74LZ

Chapel Bank

ST74QT

Birchenwood Road

ST74PX

Marsh Avenue

ST74XF

Kidsgrove East

ST74JU

High Street

ST74LQ

Long Lane

ST73NA

Chapel Bank

ST74QY

St Andrews Drive

ST74XT

Ash View

ST73PH

Castle Road

ST74AJ

Spey Drive

ST74LD

Biddulph Road

ST74RR

Bank Street

ST74RS

Church Street

ST74SL

Birkdale Drive

ST74TY

Astbury Close

ST74JZ

High Street

ST74UG

Cottonwood Grove

ST74XP

Lapwing Road

ST74JP

Clare Street

ST74NQ

Mellors Bank

ST74PW

Ian Road

ST74YB

Nabbs Close

ST74HD

Aspen Close

ST74LE

Holly Lane

ST74NF

Fords Lane

ST74YD

Ash View

ST74YW

Bullocks House Road

ST73NE

Mow Cop Road

ST74JJ

Bullocks House Road

ST74JT

High Street

ST74JW

Chapel Lane

ST74LH

Long Lane

ST74PL

Dane Gardens

ST74JL

Chapel Lane

ST74PR

Bullocks House Road

ST74PJ

Dane Gardens

ST74PZ

Newtown

ST74YL

Lark Avenue

ST73PX

Cob Moor Road

ST74QS

Birchenwood Road

ST74RP

Lawton Street

ST74XQ

Magpie Crescent

ST74LG

Brown Lees Road

ST74RD

Harriseahead Lane

ST74LY

Church Lane

ST74NH

Chapel Street

ST74PT

Bullocks House Road

ST74RG

Alderhay Lane

ST74RJ

Dales Green Road

ST74SU

Wentworth Drive

ST74XY

Burnwood Grove

ST74LT

Moorland Road

ST74LU

Moorland Road

ST74NB

Kidsgrove East

ST74RF

Harriseahead Lane

ST74SH

Mellor Street

ST74RL

Bank Street

ST74XS

Wild Goose Avenue

ST74XX

Brights Avenue

ST74YZ

Chapel Lane

ST74LA

Sands Road

ST74PQ

Chapel Bank

ST74QZ

Harriseahead Lane

ST73NZ

Chapel Bank

ST74FG

Bullocks House Road

ST74XZ

Diamond Avenue

ST74NG

Fords Lane

ST74PS

Ian Road

ST74QA

Newtown

ST74YJ

Lark Avenue

ST74JQ

Bullocks House Road

ST74JX

High Street

Data Sources

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