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About

Westlands ward sits in the western part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres. The area includes the Westlands neighbourhood and extends towards the A519. It is primarily a suburban district with housing estates, schools, and several retail parks that serve the community's everyday needs.

A notable local feature is the Westlands Leisure Centre, a hub for recreation. The ward's layout incorporates areas of green space, including the parkland around the centre. Road connections are central to the area's structure, facilitating travel to the town centre and surrounding regions.

Area overview

On average Westlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westlands is £52,505 per year. There are 5 schools in Westlands: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westlands is home to around 8,368 people, with a population density of about 2,840.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westlands Population
8,368
Population density
2,840.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.32(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(+19%)
Other theft
6.09(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-23%)
Public order
5.14(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,185
85.92%
Indian
251
3%
Other White
195
2.33%
Pakistani
146
1.75%
Other Asian
135
1.61%
Total population: 8,362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,836
40.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
17.95%
No qualifications
964
13.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
869
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 6,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,583
44.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,074
30.46%
Other social rented
357
10.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
8.68%
Social rents from council
138
3.91%
Total households: 3,526

Property prices in Westlands

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westlands 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 Westlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£452,500
Flats16£167,500
Semi-Detached43£235,000
Terraced10£143,500

10 years median price trend in Westlands

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

All postcodes in Westlands

ST53BE

Five Oaks Close

ST52EP

Myott Avenue

ST53HD

Rydal Way

ST53NA

Sutherland Drive

ST53ND

Sutherland Drive

ST53LG

Stockwood Road

ST53TQ

Beaumont Court

ST53EF

Fermain Close

ST53SB

Eleanor Crescent

ST53FA

Sorrell Gardens

ST53HR

Clayton Road

ST53LZ

Whitmore Road

ST52EZ

Abbots Way

ST53LP

Jersey Close

ST53RN

Chester Crescent

ST53LA

Ridgmont Road

ST53TB

Seabridge Lane

ST52DY

Lymewood Close

ST52JL

Penarth Place

ST53LL

Herm Close

ST53RJ

Seagrave Place

ST52DX

Balcombe Close

ST52EX

Abbots Way

ST53FF

Chervil Close

ST53HL

Coniston Grove

ST53NJ

Dulverton Avenue

ST53QX

Abbots Way

ST53RA

Pilkington Avenue

ST52EE

Friarswood Road

ST52EH

Lymewood Grove

ST53AG

Dellbrook Court

ST53JG

Leys Drive

ST53QS

Earls Drive

ST53SD

Eleanor View

ST54NE

Weaver Place

ST52EL

Priory Road

ST52HT

Seabridge Road

ST53NT

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53QD

Langdale Road

ST52DU

Lymewood Close

ST53EZ

Seabridge Lane

ST53HB

Seabridge Lane

ST53JF

Repton Drive

ST53QN

Keswick Place

ST52HU

Seabridge Road

ST53PR

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53RU

Chester Crescent

ST54AL

Lee Grove

ST53EN

Sutherland Drive

ST53JB

Selby Close

ST53JW

Harrowby Drive

ST53LY

Whitmore Road

ST53QT

Kendal Place

ST53SY

Allensway

ST53AF

Clayton Road

ST53JS

Harrowby Drive

ST53AE

Brook Lane

ST53HJ

Westlands

ST53LQ

Stockwood Road

ST53NL

Lynton Road

ST53PT

Kingsway West

ST53RS

Audley Place

ST53TZ

Bordeaux Walk

ST54AQ

Severn Drive

ST53QH

Earls Drive

ST54BQ

Weaver Place

ST53JN

Rugby Close

ST53LH

Kensworth Close

ST53NY

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53QW

Eskdale Place

ST54AN

Orwell Place

ST52JN

Pembroke Drive

ST53EX

Seabridge Lane

ST53JJ

Rossall Avenue

ST53LS

Seabridge Lane

ST53QU

Monks Close

ST53SR

Whitmore Road

ST54AW

Seabridge Lane

ST52HE

Montfort Place

ST53NS

Dartmouth Avenue

ST52EG

Friarswood Road

ST53NG

Camborne Crescent

ST54AH

Medway Place

ST53JA

Sherborne Drive

ST53QE

Langdale Road

ST52EN

Priory Road

ST53BQ

Guernsey Drive

ST53RT

Chester Crescent

ST53RW

Chester Crescent

ST52HB

Edward Avenue

ST53HT

Havelet Drive

ST53NN

Dulverton Avenue

ST53NQ

Camborne Crescent

ST53QA

Sandon Avenue

ST53QR

Earls Drive

ST53QY

Penrith Court

ST53SA

Eleanor Crescent

ST53UD

Bluebell Drive

ST52EF

Friarswood Road

ST53ES

Clayton Road

Data Sources

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