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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 64 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
64
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
27.79(-27%)
Shoplifting
14.98(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.03(+24%)
Public order
8.09(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-17%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Porthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £350,000.

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
Detached12£268,750
Flats8£106,500
Semi-Detached47£190,000
Terraced53£132,000

10 years median price trend in Porthill

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

All postcodes in Porthill

ST50BL

Ellison Street

ST58AD

Watlands View

ST58AF

Loring Terrace South

ST58AJ

Newton Road

ST58PL

Heaton Terrace

ST50BT

Lily Street

ST50JJ

Kelvin Street

ST50AA

Porthill Bank

ST50BA

Emberton Mews

ST58SE

Doulton Drive

ST50AL

West Street

ST58AA

Watlands View

ST58RB

Second Avenue

ST58RX

The Beeches

ST58SD

Garnett Road West

ST50DN

Boulton Street

ST58PW

Templar Crescent

ST50JH

Catherine Street

ST58BL

Russell Street

ST58NX

Bradwell Lane

ST50DW

Oaklands Avenue

ST50GB

Canary Grove

ST50HW

Wedgwood Street

ST58BD

Albert Terrace

ST50ET

High Street

ST58QU

Melvyn Crescent

ST50AG

Vale View

ST50BQ

Ellison Street

ST50BZ

Emberton Street

ST50EE

Grange Lane

ST50HL

Victoria Place

ST58QX

First Avenue

ST58BS

Dimsdale Parade East

ST58HN

Dimsdale View East

ST50DE

Cobden Street

ST50EL

High Street

ST50GR

Davey Close

ST50BY

James Street

ST58NP

St Lucys Drive

ST50BG

Orchard Street

ST50BN

Clive Road

ST50HJ

New Street

ST50DY

Inglewood Drive

ST50EP

High Street

ST50HZ

High Street

ST50JL

Clifton Street

ST58QJ

Queen Street

ST50TG

Church Lane

ST58RR

Tudor Court

ST50AS

Justin Close

ST50DG

Wade Avenue

ST50DH

Keeling Street

ST50ED

Church Lane

ST50ES

High Street

ST50AB

St Edmunds Avenue

ST50AQ

Orford Street

ST50JF

Highfield Avenue

ST58NZ

Lawson Terrace

ST58RP

The Elms

ST50FA

James Street

ST58BJ

Peel Street

ST58PD

Sparrow Terrace

ST58PP

Bradwell Lane

ST58QW

Bradwell Grange

ST50EU

High Street

ST58PG

Chetwynd Road

ST58RE

Second Avenue

ST50DF

Westwood Road

ST58AT

Bradwell Lane

ST58BH

Silverdale Road

ST58PA

Heaton Terrace

ST58QY

Michaels Close

ST58AE

Winston Terrace

ST50DJ

George Street

ST50EA

Orchard Street

ST50HG

Hall Place

ST50LR

Porthill Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.