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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

ST58NR

Beaconsfield

ST50EZ

High Street

ST58QW

Bradwell Grange

ST58PN

Templar Terrace

ST50DX

Boulton Street

ST50EL

High Street

ST58BS

Dimsdale Parade East

ST50GL

Peacock Walk

ST50BQ

Ellison Street

ST58AR

Clarence Street

ST50AY

Grange Lane

ST50AB

St Edmunds Avenue

ST50AL

West Street

ST50EA

Orchard Street

ST58BB

Marsh Avenue

ST50HB

High Street

ST50HZ

High Street

ST58AQ

Watlands View

ST50DL

Keeling Street

ST50AF

Vale View

ST50BG

Orchard Street

ST50LL

Porthill Bank

ST58EU

Clare Avenue

ST50HG

Hall Place

ST50DP

Boulton Street

ST50EP

High Street

ST50EB

Grange Lane

ST58PT

Bradwell Lane

ST50TH

Highfield Avenue

ST50EU

High Street

ST50GB

Canary Grove

ST50EQ

Chetwynd Street

ST58PW

Templar Crescent

ST58AE

Winston Terrace

ST50DR

Oaklands Avenue

ST58PD

Sparrow Terrace

ST50DS

Oaklands Avenue

ST50JF

Highfield Avenue

ST50DZ

Inglewood Grove

ST58RD

Second Avenue

ST50DA

Ridgway Place

ST50AQ

Orford Street

ST58PF

Sparrow Terrace

ST50AD

Bradwell

ST50DH

Keeling Street

ST50AJ

Orford Street

ST50JJ

Kelvin Street

ST50DW

Oaklands Avenue

ST50AP

Wolstanton Retail Park

ST50BS

St Marys Road

ST50LP

Porthill Bank

ST58SD

Garnett Road West

ST50GH

Great Row View

ST50JQ

Highfield Avenue

ST58QZ

Queen Street

ST50DB

Pitgreen Lane

ST58AD

Watlands View

ST50JW

Sheringham Place

ST58BE

Silverdale Road

ST50GA

Lamphouse Way

ST58PP

Bradwell Lane

ST50AG

Vale View

ST58RP

The Elms

ST50EF

Church Lane

ST50BY

James Street

ST58NZ

Lawson Terrace

ST50HE

High Street

ST50HJ

New Street

ST58EQ

Garnett Road West

ST58NY

Bradwell Lane

ST50DQ

Pitgreen Lane

ST50LW

Oaklands Avenue

ST50JP

Highfield Avenue

ST50BW

Lily Street

ST58PJ

Heaton Terrace

ST58JU

Bradwell Lane

ST58SF

Jasper Close

Data Sources

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