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Newchapel & Mow Cop

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About

The Newchapel & Mow Cop ward is situated on the eastern fringe of the borough, marked by its elevated position along the Staffordshire-Cheshire border. The area encompasses the historic hilltop village of Mow Cop and the neighbouring settlement of Newchapel, with landscape characterised by farmland, woodland, and former quarry sites. The terrain slopes significantly, offering expansive views across the Cheshire Plain from its higher points.

The ward is defined by its rural and semi-rural character, with residential development concentrated in the villages. A prominent local landmark is the Mow Cop folly, a mock castle ruin built in 1754 that stands prominently on the rocky outcrop. The area is traversed by the Staffordshire Way and other footpaths, connecting to the surrounding countryside and the Trent and Mersey Canal which runs along its western edge.

Area overview

On average Newchapel & Mow Cop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 per household in Newchapel & Mow Cop is £45,752 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). Newchapel & Mow Cop is home to around 5,728 people, with a population density of about 889.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.44(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-19%)
Public order
6.11(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-56%)
Other theft
2.62(-54%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,236
25.29%
Level 3 (A level)
965
19.74%
No qualifications
957
19.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,888

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Newchapel & Mow Cop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached24£297,500
Semi-Detached34£187,500
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

ST74JY

Holly Lane

ST73ND

High Street

ST74JH

Bullocks House Road

ST74LS

Church Lane

ST74RB

Harriseahead Lane

ST74RH

Dales Green

ST74YF

Little Row

ST74NE

Mow Cop Road

ST74QU

St Andrews Drive

ST74QX

St Andrews Drive

ST74RT

Newchapel Road

ST74YA

Mossfield Crescent

ST74XU

Birches Way

ST73PG

Castle Road

ST74PY

The Views

ST74ST

Newchapel Road

ST74XL

Osprey View

ST74UQ

Freedom Drive

ST73NB

Chapel Bank

ST74GZ

Jasmine Crescent

ST74PU

High Street

ST74RQ

Alderhay Lane

ST74JN

Chapel Lane

ST74XB

Moorview Gardens

ST74YU

Phoenix Close

ST73PJ

Congleton Road

ST74QE

Agora Gardens

ST74SF

Newchapel Road

ST74XH

Sparrow Butts Grove

ST74LZ

Mow Cop Road

ST74QT

Station Road

ST74PX

Marsh Avenue

ST74XF

Newchapel & Mow Cop

ST74LQ

Long Lane

ST74JU

High Street

ST73NA

Chapel Bank

ST74QY

Woodhall Road

ST74XT

Ash View

ST73PH

Castle Road

ST74AJ

Spey Drive

ST74LD

Biddulph Road

ST74RS

Church Street

ST74TY

Astbury Close

ST74RR

Bank Street

ST74SL

Birkdale Drive

ST74XP

Lapwing Road

ST74JZ

Sands Road

ST74UG

Cottonwood Grove

ST74JP

Clare Street

ST74NQ

Mellors Bank

ST74PW

Ian Road

ST74YB

Nabbs Close

ST74LE

Holly Lane

ST74HD

Aspen Close

ST74NF

Mow Cop Road

ST74YD

Whitfield Road

ST74YW

Meadow Court

ST73NE

Hardings Row

ST74JT

High Street

ST74JW

Chapel Lane

ST74LH

Long Lane

ST74PL

Dane Gardens

ST74JJ

Chapel Lane

ST74PR

High Street

ST74JL

Chapel Lane

ST74PJ

Tern Avenue

ST74PZ

Newtown

ST74YL

Merlin Way

ST73PX

Mow Lane

ST74QS

Station Road

ST74RP

Lawton Street

ST74XQ

Magpie Crescent

ST74LG

Wain Lee

ST74RD

Harriseahead Lane

ST74RG

Alderhay Lane

ST74RJ

Dales Green

ST74XY

Burnwood Grove

ST74LY

Church Lane

ST74NH

Mow Cop Road

ST74PT

High Street

ST74SU

Wentworth Drive

ST74NB

Newchapel & Mow Cop

ST74LT

Moorland Road

ST74LU

St Thomas Street

ST74RF

Harriseahead Lane

ST74SH

Stadmoreslow Lane

ST74RL

High Street

ST74YZ

Willowcroft Way

ST74XS

Wild Goose Avenue

ST74XX

Brights Avenue

ST74LA

Sands Road

ST74PQ

Hillside Close

ST74QZ

Harriseahead Lane

ST73NZ

High Street

ST74FG

Ferndale Gardens

ST74XZ

Diamond Avenue

ST74NG

Fords Lane

ST74QA

Newtown

ST74YJ

Lark Avenue

ST74JQ

Bullocks House Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.