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About

Thistleberry ward is a residential area situated in the northwest of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onward, featuring a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, creating a quiet environment. The ward is bordered by the A519 to the west, providing a main transport link, and contains several local schools serving the community.

The area is characterised by its practical amenities, including a large supermarket and a retail park that serve as a local shopping hub. Residential streets are generally arranged around central greens and play areas. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Lyme Valley Parkway railway station site, which now forms part of the recreational pathway network along the old line.

Area overview

On average Thistleberry has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 Thistleberry is £48,854 per year. There are 3 schools in Thistleberry: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thistleberry is home to around 5,647 people, with a population density of about 1,902.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thistleberry Population
5,647
Population density
1,902.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.82(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.4(+9%)
Other theft
6.02(+5%)
Public order
5.49(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,642
82.17%
Other White
189
3.35%
Indian
188
3.33%
Pakistani
117
2.07%
Other Asian
97
1.72%
Total population: 5,649

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,581
33.75%
Level 3 (A level)
940
20.07%
No qualifications
851
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
558
11.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
362
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
873
35.23%
Owns with a mortgage
620
25.02%
Other social rented
370
14.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
14.41%
Social rents from council
167
6.74%
Total households: 2,478

Property prices in Thistleberry

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £259,998 in Thistleberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thistleberry 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 Thistleberry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£290,000
Flats6£107,500
Semi-Detached22£259,750
Terraced7£145,000

10 years median price trend in Thistleberry

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

All postcodes in Thistleberry

ST52NR

St Andrews Drive

ST52TT

Castle Ridge

ST52PB

Orme Road

ST52GA

Snowgoose Way

ST52JB

Howard Grove

ST52NX

St Patricks Drive

ST52QN

Como Place

ST53LX

Whitmore Road

ST52NG

Orme Road

ST52NH

Orme Road

ST52GD

Brent Close

ST52GE

Reedmace Walk

ST52NS

St Patricks Drive

Data Sources

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