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Westbury Park & Northwood

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About

Westbury Park & Northwood ward is situated in the southwestern part of the Newcastle-under-Lyme borough. It is primarily a residential area developed in the latter half of the 20th century, characterised by housing estates and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the A519 to the west, providing a key transport link. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces integrated within the housing zones, creating a settled suburban environment for its residents.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Westbury Park balancing lake, a functional stormwater management system that also serves as a focal point for recreation. The area contains several schools and community facilities, including a local medical centre. Public transport connections link the ward to Newcastle town centre and surrounding districts. The residential streets are predominantly lined with detached and semi-detached homes from the postwar period.

Area overview

On average Westbury Park & Northwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbury Park & Northwood is £56,792 per year. There are 1 schools in Westbury Park & Northwood: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westbury Park & Northwood is home to around 4,901 people, with a population density of about 2,180.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westbury Park & Northwood Population
4,901
Population density
2,180.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.75(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.45(+10%)
Public order
5.71(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-29%)
Other theft
4.9(-14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,245
86.6%
Indian
210
4.28%
Other White
121
2.47%
Other Asian
76
1.55%
African
47
0.96%
Total population: 4,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,430
34.33%
No qualifications
719
17.26%
Level 3 (A level)
680
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
542
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
386
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,075
48.01%
Owns with a mortgage
722
32.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
188
8.4%
Other social rented
144
6.43%
Social rents from council
62
2.77%
Total households: 2,239

Property prices in Westbury Park & Northwood

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Westbury Park & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £444,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbury Park & Northwood 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 Westbury Park & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£285,000
Flats2£78,000
Semi-Detached19£208,000
Terraced9£150,000

10 years median price trend in Westbury Park & Northwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbury Park & Northwood.

All postcodes in Westbury Park & Northwood

ST54EX

Paragon Avenue

ST54HH

Penmere Drive

ST54JP

Denton Close

ST54LG

Bircham Walk

Data Sources

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