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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 70 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
70
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
43.02(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.1(+31%)
Other theft
7.41(+30%)
Public order
5.26(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-39%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £253,375 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
Detached28£448,750
Flats11£133,000
Semi-Detached37£230,000
Terraced10£163,410

10 years median price trend in Westlands

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

All postcodes in Westlands

ST53HF

Grasmere Avenue

ST53QY

Penrith Court

ST53RS

Audley Place

ST53QB

Sandon Avenue

ST52EU

Chantry Road

ST53AF

Clayton Road

ST53QS

Earls Drive

ST54NE

Weaver Place

ST53TZ

Bordeaux Walk

ST53JB

Selby Close

ST53HH

Windermere Road

ST53ND

Sutherland Drive

ST52EY

Abbots Way

ST53HT

Havelet Drive

ST53NQ

Camborne Crescent

ST53TX

Davenport Way

ST53LZ

Whitmore Road

ST53RU

Chester Crescent

ST53PZ

Kingsway East

ST53EZ

Seabridge Lane

ST53LS

Seabridge Lane

ST52EZ

Abbots Way

ST52HY

Seabridge Road

ST52EF

Friarswood Road

ST53QE

Langdale Road

ST53EN

Sutherland Drive

ST53RZ

The Plaisaunce

ST53BQ

Guernsey Drive

ST53RT

Chester Crescent

ST53HJ

Westlands

ST53NZ

Sutherland Drive

ST53PS

Essex Place

ST53SY

Allensway

ST53RR

Chester Crescent

ST52DY

Lymewood Close

ST53HQ

Windermere Road

ST53NA

Sutherland Drive

ST53FE

Tansy Way

ST53JY

Stockwood Road

ST53JA

Sherborne Drive

ST53JG

Leys Drive

ST52EQ

Friarswood Road

ST54AL

Lee Grove

ST53BG

Forest Close

ST53JL

Eton Avenue

ST53JR

Harrowby Drive

ST54AN

Orwell Place

ST52HD

The Grove

ST52ET

Abbots Way

ST53PR

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53AE

Brook Lane

ST53NU

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53JE

Harrowby Drive

ST53RW

Chester Crescent

ST53PD

Fountains Avenue

ST53QL

Kentmere Place

ST53PG

Waverley Place

ST53PT

Kingsway West

ST53BE

Five Oaks Close

ST53SR

Whitmore Road

ST52EE

Friarswood Road

ST53QQ

Easdale Place

ST53SA

Eleanor Crescent

ST53FA

Sorrell Gardens

ST53PH

Roe Lane

ST53RY

The Plaisaunce

ST53LQ

Stockwood Road

ST53HB

Seabridge Lane

ST52HF

Abbots Way

ST53JS

Harrowby Drive

ST52EN

Priory Road

ST53RD

Pilkington Avenue

ST52HT

Seabridge Road

ST53NN

Dulverton Avenue

ST53QN

Keswick Place

ST53SF

St Helier Close

ST53RL

Northesk Place

ST53RA

Pilkington Avenue

ST53HP

Kingsbridge Avenue

ST53NB

Sutherland Drive

ST53QA

Sandon Avenue

ST53LD

Ridgmont Road

ST53JX

Seabridge Lane

ST53NS

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53SE

Eleanor Place

ST53TB

Seabridge Lane

ST52HB

Edward Avenue

ST52EX

Abbots Way

ST53EY

Seabridge Lane

ST53LP

Jersey Close

ST53GZ

Harrowby Drive

ST53PE

Melrose Avenue

ST52EP

Myott Avenue

ST53NL

Lynton Road

ST54AH

Medway Place

ST53QR

Earls Drive

ST53HL

Coniston Grove

ST53RJ

Seagrave Place

ST53TQ

Beaumont Court

ST52JW

Milford Road

Data Sources

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