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About

Porthill lies immediately north of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre and is largely residential, with a mix of terraces, semi-detached houses and small newer developments. Local provision includes a parade of shops, a community centre and primary school facilities within walking distance, and regular bus services link the area to the town centre and Stoke-on-Trent. Streets rise away from the central shopping area, so many properties sit on higher ground rather than in a flat valley. The pattern of streets and short back lanes reflects the town’s expansion around local industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Green space is woven into the neighbourhood: small parks, playing fields and allotments provide places for sport and gardening close to homes. From several points on Porthill’s slopes the town centre sits below, and on clear days Mow Cop’s tower and the wider skyline can be seen to the north-east. Community groups run regular events in the hall and at the parks, and the area functions as a largely residential sector of Newcastle-under-Lyme with straightforward access to local services.

Area overview

On average Porthill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthill is £43,943 per year. There are 4 schools in Porthill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Porthill is home to around 7,412 people, with a population density of about 4,475.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthill Population
7,412
Population density
4,475.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.01(-25%)
Shoplifting
17.94(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.17(+32%)
Public order
7.56(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,741
90.92%
Other White
224
3.02%
Indian
60
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.77%
Other Asian
40
0.54%
Total population: 7,414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,763
28.42%
No qualifications
1,200
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
18.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
638
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,156
32.8%
Owns outright
1,115
31.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
645
18.3%
Other social rented
403
11.44%
Social rents from council
101
2.87%
Total households: 3,524

Property prices in Porthill

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Porthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £399,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthill 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 Porthill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced56£136,000
Detached17£265,000
Flats10£106,500
Semi-Detached52£200,000

10 years median price trend in Porthill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthill.

All postcodes in Porthill

ST50BE

Lily Street

ST50DU

St Edmunds Avenue

ST50AR

Claremont Close

ST50JN

Cromer Street

ST50BZ

Emberton Street

ST50BL

Ellison Street

ST58HL

Dimsdale View East

ST58PB

Lawson Terrace

ST58PX

Clare Avenue

ST50BT

Lily Street

ST50BP

Clover Road

ST50DJ

George Street

ST50DT

Inglewood Drive

ST50AS

Justin Close

ST58PR

Clare Avenue

ST50EG

Church Lane

ST50DD

Pilsbury Street

ST58PG

Chetwynd Road

ST58NX

Bradwell Lane

ST50ET

High Street

ST58AJ

Newton Road

ST58BL

Russell Street

ST58PL

Heaton Terrace

ST58QY

Michaels Close

ST50AE

Porthill Bank

ST58RR

Tudor Court

ST58EH

Clare Avenue

ST58BD

Albert Terrace

ST58AS

Watlands Avenue

ST50JD

Moreton Parade

ST50LS

Porthill Bank

ST58PE

Lawson Terrace

ST50TR

The Mews

ST50EN

High Street

ST58BH

Silverdale Road

ST58QX

First Avenue

ST58HN

Dimsdale View East

ST50JH

Catherine Street

ST50HY

Dorrington Grove

ST50HF

Minton Street

ST58AP

Garnett Road East

ST50DG

Wade Avenue

ST50GR

Davey Close

ST50JL

Clifton Street

ST50EX

Oaklands Avenue

ST58RE

Second Avenue

ST58AB

Watlands View

ST58NT

Haven Grove

ST50BN

Clive Road

ST58EE

Dimsdale View East

ST50FE

Steel Close

ST50BU

Lily Street

ST58EF

Loring Road

ST58QU

Melvyn Crescent

ST50BA

Emberton Mews

ST50AA

Porthill Bank

ST58QJ

Queen Street

ST50FA

James Street

ST50HP

Wedgwood Street

ST50ES

High Street

ST58QL

Dain Place

ST50HW

Wedgwood Street

ST58BQ

Silverdale Road

ST58EG

Dimsdale View East

ST50EY

High Street

ST50EE

Grange Lane

ST50EH

Church Lane

ST50DF

Westwood Road

ST50HN

Bristol Street

ST50DN

Boulton Street

ST58AF

Loring Terrace South

ST50ED

Church Lane

ST50BJ

Ellison Street

ST58PA

Heaton Terrace

ST58AH

Watlands View

ST50HL

Victoria Place

ST58PH

Templar Terrace

ST50DY

Inglewood Drive

ST58RB

Second Avenue

ST50HQ

Minton Street

ST50TG

Church Lane

ST50LR

Porthill Bank

ST50ER

High Street

ST58SE

Doulton Drive

ST58AW

Watlands View

ST58AA

Watlands View

ST58PS

Bradwell Lane

ST58RN

Second Avenue

ST50DE

Cobden Street

ST58AT

Bradwell Lane

ST58BJ

Peel Street

ST58AG

Watlands View

ST50BH

Orchard Street

ST58NP

St Lucys Drive

ST50BX

James Street

ST50HA

Lodge Grove

ST58RX

The Beeches

ST50HH

Minton Place

ST58PQ

Sparrow Terrace

ST50JE

Edward Street

Data Sources

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