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About

Town ward sits at the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme's historic centre, centred on the Ironmarket and High Street. This compact commercial core is defined by its mix of traditional shopfronts and pedestrianised thoroughfares, serving as the primary retail destination for the borough. The area's layout still follows medieval street patterns, with narrow lanes branching from the main shopping streets.

A key local feature is the preserved, ornate cast-iron canopy that runs along the Ironmarket, providing sheltered shopping. The ward includes the historic Guildhall and is immediately adjacent to the site of the former Newcastle Castle, from which the town takes its name. Residential streets with Victorian and older properties radiate from this central business district.

Area overview

On average Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 348 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town is £39,673 per year. There are 8 schools in Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town is home to around 5,606 people, with a population density of about 3,098.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
348
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Population
5,606
Population density
3,098.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
170.89(+342%)
Anti-social behaviour
83.84(+678%)
Shoplifting
62.61(+620%)
Public order
47.98(+692%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.62(+238%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,109
73.38%
Other White
299
5.34%
African
197
3.52%
Other Asian
156
2.79%
Indian
151
2.7%
Total population: 5,600

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,483
29.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,418
28.13%
No qualifications
902
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
508
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 5,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
917
34.15%
Owns outright
580
21.6%
Other social rented
570
21.23%
Owns with a mortgage
355
13.22%
Social rents from council
170
6.33%
Total households: 2,685

Property prices in Town

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £412,854.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£190,500
Terraced28£133,000
Flats18£68,750
Detached5£218,000

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

ST51HE

Hanover Street

ST52BW

West Brampton

ST52AX

Liverpool Road

ST51AH

Hassell Street

ST53HY

Brook Lane

ST51AX

Hassell Street

ST51ST

Queens Court

ST559SG

Merrial Street

ST51BE

North Street

ST51BP

Well Street

ST51ED

Queen Street

ST51EG

Hanover Street

ST52DD

Enderley Street

ST52SR

Dunkirk Court

ST51FF

London Road

ST559SL

Merrial Street

ST52BD

West Brampton

ST52EA

Blackfriars Road

ST51AZ

North Street

ST559SP

Merrial Street

ST51TA

Brunswick Street

ST51BL

Barracks Road

ST51JL

Elliott Street

ST51JR

Albert Street

ST52SF

Bailey Street

ST52AY

Liverpool Road

ST51HN

Water Street

ST52SS

Dunkirk

ST51NP

Parkstone Avenue

ST51LG

Barracks Road

ST559SH

Merrial Street

ST559SU

Merrial Street

ST52DZ

Friars' Street

ST51FG

London Road

ST51NT

Victoria Street

ST51PR

Pepper Street

ST52TR

Dunkirk Court

ST51EL

King Street

ST51DL

Andrew Place

ST51RS

Paradise Street

ST51LL

London Road

ST52RN

Lower Street

ST51BH

West Street

ST51NW

Parkstone Avenue

ST51QS

Church Street

ST52TD

Dunkirk

ST52BE

Queen Street

ST51NS

Freehold Street

ST51QL

High Street

ST51LB

King Street

ST51FB

The Midway

ST46BU

Fosbrooke Place

ST51SH

Leech Street

ST51JD

Miller Street

ST52TQ

Ashfields New Road

ST51LS

Vessey Terrace

ST52RR

Pool Dam

ST559TD

Merrial Street

ST51RP

Ironmarket

ST51FA

Marsh Parade

ST51HX

King Street

ST52DW

Hill Street

ST559SZ

Merrial Street

ST53TF

Hatrell Street

ST52DE

Enderley Street

ST52ST

Town

ST559SR

Merrial Street

ST559SQ

Merrial Street

ST51PE

Ironmarket

ST52SG

Dunkirk

ST52RS

Lower Street

ST52RE

Fogg Street West

ST52SN

Dunkirk

ST52RY

Bridge Street

ST52AR

Hickman Street

ST51HR

Water Street

ST51PD

London Road

ST559SX

Merrial Street

ST51PA

London Road

ST51PT

High Street

ST51BG

Victoria Road

ST52TN

Buckley's Row

ST52TA

Silverdale Road

ST51EF

Miller Street

ST52DL

Jason Street

ST51QY

High Street

ST51DF

Clarence Street

ST52UB

Cherry Orchard

ST51NG

Occupation Street

ST52DT

Queen Street

ST51LT

London Road

ST51RA

High Street

ST51AU

Hanover Street

ST51AQ

Barracks Road

ST51DR

Lancaster Avenue

ST51DE

York Street

ST52TJ

Drayton Street

ST51NQ

Occupation Street

ST51BB

Hassell Street

ST51BN

Hassell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.