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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 Thistleberry is £48,854 per year. There are 2 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
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
41.79(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.81(+28%)
Public order
6.55(+8%)
Other theft
6.02(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.6(-37%)
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

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £319K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Thistleberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thistleberry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£269
Semi-Detached19£250,000£263
Terraced10£162,500£171
Flats6£117,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thistleberry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thistleberry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£100,000£171,500£89,550
2017£245,500£90,000£174,000£102,500
2018£214,975£96,750£185,000£111,000
2019£243,750£90,500£189,975£128,000
2020£320,000£98,000£216,000£132,500
2021£284,975£96,500£195,000£130,000
2022£289,995£100,000£205,995£142,750
2023£299,995£100,000£220,000£188,495
2024£275,000£110,000£219,500£160,000
2025£290,000£120,000£257,250£146,000
2026£322,500£115,000£180,000£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thistleberry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thistleberry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£164£168£115
2017£201£158£174£132
2018£207£176£185£147
2019£214£157£177£134
2020£202£169£197£166
2021£226£175£210£153
2022£247£179£252£187
2023£269£191£230£196
2024£237£191£228£190
2025£265£214£254£182
2026£271£232£229£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thistleberry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Thistleberry

ST52PS

Sneyd Avenue

ST52LJ

Berwick Walk

ST52QA

Sneyd Avenue

ST52PY

Sneyd Avenue

ST52GR

Galingale View

ST55AA

Keele Road

ST56SH

Cemetery Road

ST52GA

Snowgoose Way

ST52LU

Thistleberry Avenue

ST52FJ

Dill Close

ST52JD

Wedgwood Avenue

ST52LN

Thistleberry Avenue

ST52NJ

Hedley Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.