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Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton

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About

The area of Scholar Green, Rode Heath and Brereton lies in the Cheshire countryside, bordering the Staffordshire canal network. It is characterised by a mix of residential settlements, farmland, and waterways, with the Trent and Mersey Canal forming a central feature. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Cheshire Plain, supporting agricultural use.

The communities are linked by local roads and the canal towpath, which provides a route for walking and cycling. A notable local landmark is the Roman Lakes, a series of former mill ponds now used for recreation. The area maintains a quiet, semi-rural character distinct from the more urban centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme to the south.

Area overview

On average Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton is £48,956 per year. There are 5 schools in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton is home to around 11,541 people, with a population density of about 147.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton Population
11,541
Population density
147.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.62(-44%)
Public order
5.55(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.25(-77%)
Other theft
3.55(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.08(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,066
95.89%
Other White
129
1.12%
Irish
52
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.38%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
29
0.25%
Total population: 11,540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,387
34.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,821
18.56%
No qualifications
1,502
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,367
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
863
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,813

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,404
46.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,754
34.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
8.35%
Other social rented
315
6.14%
Other forms of private rent
101
1.97%
Total households: 5,128

Property prices in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton 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 Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£381,000
Flats3£118,000
Semi-Detached79£238,500
Terraced32£213,250

10 years median price trend in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scholar Green, Rode Heath & Brereton.

Data Sources

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