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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 340 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
340
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
159.47(+317%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.06(+578%)
Shoplifting
75.63(+764%)
Public order
43.7(+618%)
Other theft
28.54(+398%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 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
Detached7£280,000
Flats16£72,500
Semi-Detached12£184,000
Terraced29£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

ST52RP

Pool Dam

ST51DQ

Lockwood Street

ST51RD

Ironmarket

ST52BP

West Brampton

ST51BB

Hassell Street

ST51EG

Hanover Street

ST559SR

Merrial Street

ST51AW

Barracks Road

ST51DE

York Street

ST51PD

London Road

ST51PS

High Street

ST52BB

West Brampton

ST46BZ

The Avenue

ST51FL

Town

ST51PE

Ironmarket

ST51SH

Leech Street

ST52BJ

Florence Street

ST51DG

Cumberland Street

ST51EH

King Street

ST51JL

Elliott Street

ST51JR

Albert Street

ST51JZ

Wharf Street

ST51NB

London Road

ST52DB

Shaw Street

ST52SZ

John O Gaunt Road

ST559SX

Merrial Street

ST51PN

High Street

ST51TU

Borough Road

ST51AG

Hassell Street

ST51PZ

High Street

ST52BZ

Wilson Street

ST52RN

Lower Street

ST52RY

Bridge Street

ST51AD

Hassell Street

ST51FG

London Road

ST51HG

Brunswick Street

ST51LJ

Refinery Street

ST51SD

Paradise Street

ST52RS

Lower Street

ST52SY

Stanier Street

ST52TN

Buckley's Row

ST51HX

King Street

ST51JB

King Street

ST51JU

George Street

ST51LP

Grosvenor Gardens

ST52BH

Florence Street

ST559SU

Merrial Street

ST51FA

Marsh Parade

ST51HD

Hanover Street

ST51LF

Barracks Road

ST51QG

The Midway

ST51QJ

Miller Street

ST51RA

High Street

ST59EW

Liverpool Road

ST51JW

Poplar Grove

ST52AE

Fogg Street West

ST52BQ

Broad Street

ST52BW

West Brampton

ST53HY

Brook Lane

ST51DR

Lancaster Avenue

ST51SW

Roebuck Centre

ST52AT

Liverpool Road

ST51LL

London Road

ST51PG

High Street

ST52DA

Brindley Street

ST52NA

Pool Street

ST52TF

Higherland

ST559SW

Merrial Street

ST559ZY

Merrial Street

ST51AU

Hanover Street

ST51NJ

Vicarage Crescent

ST52BU

Heath Street

ST52UB

Cherry Orchard

ST51HZ

Earl Street

ST52SH

Prospect Terrace

ST46BT

The Avenue

ST51BW

Garden Street

ST52ST

Town

ST51LG

Barracks Road

ST51LZ

London Road

ST51NE

Duke Street

ST51QZ

High Street

ST52AF

Liverpool Road

ST52BL

Broad Street

ST52DT

Queen Street

ST52GB

Town

ST52TA

Silverdale Road

ST559SN

Merrial Street

Data Sources

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