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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

ST53AG

Dellbrook Court

ST53ES

Clayton Road

ST53LE

Shefford Road

ST53PQ

Byland Place

ST53PF

Kirkstall Place

ST53HA

Seabridge Lane

ST53QJ

Thirlmere Place

ST53QW

Eskdale Place

ST53QX

Abbots Way

ST53HW

Kingsbridge Avenue

ST53JZ

Langford Road

ST53RQ

Beresford Crescent

ST53RN

Chester Crescent

ST52DX

Balcombe Close

ST52HU

Seabridge Road

ST53RB

The Crescent

ST53JT

Harrowby Drive

ST52HA

Friars Walk

ST53LG

Stockwood Road

ST53NR

Dartmouth Avenue

ST52JN

Pembroke Drive

ST53LB

Ridgmont Road

ST53PX

Queensway

ST53PB

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53NJ

Dulverton Avenue

ST53PY

Kingsway East

ST53HN

Windermere Road

ST53NT

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53QF

Langdale Road

ST53SD

Eleanor View

ST53HG

Grasmere Avenue

ST53LL

Herm Close

ST53LT

Highfield Court

ST53UD

Bluebell Drive

ST52HX

Brookside Close

ST53RG

Beresford Crescent

ST53LY

Whitmore Road

ST53AQ

Clayton Road

ST54AW

Seabridge Lane

ST53FD

Tansy Way

ST53NH

Camborne Crescent

ST53NW

Tavistock Crescent

ST53JH

Winchester Drive

ST53FF

Chervil Close

ST53UB

Ash Way

ST53JN

Rugby Close

ST53QG

Langdale Road

ST54AG

Seabridge Lane

ST54BQ

Weaver Place

ST52JL

Penarth Place

ST53JW

Harrowby Drive

ST54AQ

Severn Drive

ST53EF

Fermain Close

ST53JU

Harrowby Drive

ST53FB

Valley View

ST53HR

Clayton Road

ST53SH

The Bridle Path

ST52EG

Friarswood Road

ST53JQ

Sedbergh Close

ST53LF

Barford Road

ST53RF

Eleanor Crescent

ST53NF

Dulverton Avenue

ST52EW

Priory Road

ST53RH

Beresford Crescent

ST53EG

Castel Close

ST52FA

Woodlands Court

ST53EX

Seabridge Lane

ST53PU

Kingsway West

ST53SB

Eleanor Crescent

ST53LJ

Cardington Close

ST52HS

Westlands

ST53LR

Jerbourg Close

ST53LH

Kensworth Close

ST53HD

Rydal Way

ST53TY

Allthorpe Place

ST53LN

Sark Close

ST53RX

Doddington Place

ST53QD

Langdale Road

ST54AJ

Avon Close

ST52JJ

Milford Road

ST53NX

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53PJ

Roe Lane

ST53QT

Kendal Place

ST53NG

Camborne Crescent

ST52DU

Lymewood Close

ST53JF

Repton Drive

ST53PL

Roe Lane

ST53NY

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53QH

Earls Drive

ST53NP

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53JP

Harrowby Drive

ST53RP

Delves Place

ST52EL

Priory Road

ST53QU

Monks Close

ST53HE

Rydal Way

ST53FG

Clayton Road

ST53JJ

Rossall Avenue

ST52ER

Myott Avenue

ST54NJ

Kingsdown Mews

ST53LA

Ridgmont Road

Data Sources

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