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About

Town ward is located in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme, a market town in Staffordshire. The area is known for its historic market square, which has been a focal point for trade and community gatherings since the 13th century. Surrounding streets feature a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, reflecting the town's commercial heritage.

The ward includes residential areas with a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking to nearby Stoke-on-Trent and other parts of the borough. The ward also hosts events such as the annual Christmas lights switch-on, drawing visitors from across the region.

Area overview

On average Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 205 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 of residents in Town is £34,807 per year. There are 8 schools in Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
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

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £427,950.

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
Detached8£292,000
Flats15£75,000
Semi-Detached12£184,000
Terraced35£140,000

10 years median price trend in Town

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

All postcodes in Town

ST51RD

Ironmarket

ST52BP

West Brampton

ST52RP

Pooldam

ST46BZ

London Road

ST51BB

Hassell Street

ST51EG

Hanover Street

ST51NS

Freehold Street

ST51PE

Ironmarket

ST51SH

Leech Street

ST52BJ

Cherry Orchard

ST559SR

Merrial Street

ST51AW

Barracks Road

ST51DE

Castle Street

ST51DG

Clarence Street

ST51EH

King Street

ST51JL

Elliott Street

ST51JR

Albert Street

ST51JZ

Wharf Street

ST51NB

London Road

ST51PD

London Road

ST51PS

Hick Street

ST52BB

Corporation Street

ST52DB

Shaw Street

ST52SZ

John O'gaunt's Road

ST52TG

Higherland

ST559SX

Merrial Street

ST51TU

Borough Road

ST51PZ

High Street

ST51AG

Hassell Street

ST51PN

High Street

ST52BZ

Wilson Street

ST52RN

Blackfriars Road

ST52RY

Bridge Street

ST51LJ

Refinery Street

ST51AD

Hassell Street

ST51FG

London Road

ST51HG

Brunswick Street

ST51HX

Borough Road

ST51JB

Albert Street

ST51JU

George Street

ST51LP

Grosvenor Gardens

ST51SD

Goose Street

ST52BH

Florence Street

ST52RS

Lower Street

ST52SY

Stanier Street

ST52TN

Buckley's Row

ST559SU

Merrial Street

ST51LF

Barracks Road

ST51FA

Hassell Street

ST51HD

Hanover Street

ST51JW

Poplar Grove

ST51QG

The Midway

ST51QJ

Miller Street

ST51RA

High Street

ST52AE

Fogg Street West

ST52BQ

Broad Street

ST52BW

West Brampton

ST53HY

Blackfriars Road

ST59EW

Liverpool Road

ST51SW

High Street

ST52AT

Liverpool Road

ST51DR

Lancaster Avenue

ST51LL

London Road

ST51PG

High Street

ST52DA

Brindley Street

ST52NA

Pool Street

ST52TF

Higherland

ST559SW

Merrial Street

ST559ZY

Merrial Street

ST51AU

Hanover Street

ST51HZ

Earl Street

ST51NJ

Vicarage Crescent

ST52UB

Cherry Orchard

ST52BU

Heath Street

ST52SH

Dunkirk

ST46BT

The Avenue

ST52DT

Queen Street

ST51LG

Barracks Road

ST52GB

Newcastle Town

ST51BW

Garden Street

ST51LZ

Buckmaster Avenue

ST51NE

Duke Street

ST51QZ

High Street

ST52AF

Liverpool Road

ST52BL

Broad Street

ST52ST

Newcastle West & Cross Heath

ST52TA

Stanier Street

ST559SN

Merrial Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.