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Newchapel & Mow Cop

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 60 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newchapel & Mow Cop Population

5,728

Population density

889.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.19(-4%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.16(-34%)

Public order

6.46(+7%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.49(-52%)

Other theft

3.49(-39%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,577

97.35%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.52%

Other White

0.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.28%

Irish

0.23%

Total population: 5,729

Economics

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

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

1.25%

Total households: 2,474

Property prices in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Newchapel & Mow Cop area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£307,500	£190,600	£260,000	£375,000	£677,800
Semi-Detached	30	£198,500	£125,850	£174,750	£245,000	£297,600
Terraced	16	£155,000	£117,875	£143,749	£170,125	£195,375

10 years median price trend in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Newchapel & Mow Cop

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