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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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
60
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
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

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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £300K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Newchapel & Mow Cop area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £955,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£305,000£277
Flats1£230,000£168
Semi-Detached33£230,000£245
Terraced12£157,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£138,000£101,500
2017£197,500£137,500£104,975
2018£210,000£131,000£125,000
2019£185,000£138,500£110,000
2020£217,500£145,000£124,475
2021£249,000£163,750£126,500
2022£272,500£178,750£145,000
2023£281,000£192,750£137,000
2024£282,500£175,000£132,500
2025£306,250£200,000£155,000
2026£275,000£205,000£127,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£179£117
2017£196£167£123
2018£196£151£142
2019£189£177£162
2020£220£187£168
2021£240£201£193
2022£271£224£164
2023£281£235£198
2024£281£220£177
2025£275£243£193
2026£277£236£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newchapel & Mow Cop in the last year.

All postcodes in Newchapel & Mow Cop

ST74XF

Newchapel & Mow Cop

ST74JG

High Street

ST74RS

Church Street

ST74YX

Phoenix Close

ST73ND

High Street

ST74PY

The Views

ST74LF

Wain Lee

ST74TX

Laurel Drive

ST73PX

Mow Lane

ST74ND

Chapel Bank

ST74XX

Brights Avenue

ST74NG

Fords Lane

ST74RJ

Dales Green

ST74XL

Osprey View

ST74NQ

Mellors Bank

ST74RH

Dales Green

ST74RR

Bank Street

ST74NA

Mow Cop Road

ST74XB

Moorview Gardens

ST74YJ

Lark Avenue

ST74XW

Kite Grove

ST74LU

St Thomas Street

ST74QY

Woodhall Road

ST74XH

Sparrow Butts Grove

ST74PS

Pennyfields Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.