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About

Silverdale ward lies in the northern part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, bordered by the A34 to the west and encompassing residential streets built largely in the mid-20th century. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and areas of mature greenery, including the grounds of the former Silverdale Colliery.

A prominent local feature is the large country park created on reclaimed colliery land, offering extensive walking paths and a fishing lake. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the neighbouring town of Keele. Community life centres around local schools, sports clubs, and several well-used public parks scattered throughout its neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Silverdale has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silverdale is £46,664 per year. The median sale price in Silverdale is £155,000 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £185,000. There are 2 schools in Silverdale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Silverdale is home to around 5,743 people, with a population density of about 1,569 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silverdale Population
5,743
Population density
1,569 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.32(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.16(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(0%)
Public order
5.57(-8%)
Other theft
5.22(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,235
91.2%
Other White
168
2.93%
African
47
0.82%
Indian
35
0.61%
Pakistani
33
0.57%
Total population: 5,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,116
23.91%
No qualifications
1,095
23.46%
Level 3 (A level)
847
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
659
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
797
31.14%
Owns with a mortgage
721
28.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
15.63%
Other social rented
368
14.38%
Social rents from council
182
7.11%
Total households: 2,559

Property prices in Silverdale

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £188
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £185K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Silverdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Silverdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£205,250£257
Semi-Detached39£155,000£184
Terraced14£136,250£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Silverdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silverdale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,250£121,500£84,250
2017£162,000£107,500£95,000
2018£242,500£128,000£109,500
2019£238,000£108,000£120,000
2020£181,250£120,000£101,000
2021£230,000£122,000£110,000
2022£240,000£140,000£123,000
2023£223,750£162,000£123,000
2024£266,000£137,500£126,000
2025£203,700£157,500£130,000
2026£235,000£153,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silverdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silverdale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£139£102
2017£178£143£103
2018£187£147£124
2019£199£129£135
2020£192£139£121
2021£217£161£133
2022£236£177£144
2023£257£201£142
2024£249£164£155
2025£271£184£166
2026£207£196£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silverdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Silverdale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Silverdale ward.

Local councillors

Ian Anthony Sparks

Silverdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Martyn Trevor Ashworth

Silverdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK