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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 100 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
Flats14£149,000
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

ST53HG

Grasmere Avenue

ST53LE

Shefford Road

ST53LR

Jerbourg Close

ST53RR

Chester Crescent

ST53LF

Barford Road

ST53RF

Eleanor Crescent

ST53EG

Castel Close

ST53RD

Pilkington Avenue

ST53LN

Sark Close

ST53QF

Langdale Road

ST53BG

Forest Close

ST53FE

Tansy Way

ST53JQ

Sedbergh Close

ST53NU

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53RE

Pilkington Avenue

ST53FD

Tansy Way

ST53HW

Kingsbridge Avenue

ST53JU

Harrowby Drive

ST53PF

Kirkstall Place

ST53PZ

Kingsway East

ST53FB

Valley View

ST53HA

Seabridge Lane

ST53JP

Harrowby Drive

ST53QL

Kentmere Place

ST53TY

Allthorpe Place

ST52EU

Chantry Road

ST53PB

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53LD

Ridgmont Road

ST53NP

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53PH

Roe Lane

ST52FA

Woodlands Court

ST53JZ

Langford Road

ST53PQ

Byland Place

ST53PU

Kingsway West

ST53SE

Eleanor Place

ST52JW

Milford Road

ST53GZ

Harrowby Drive

ST54AJ

Avon Close

ST52ER

Myott Avenue

ST53PE

Melrose Avenue

ST53PX

Queensway

ST53TX

Davenport Way

ST52ES

Abbots Way

ST53JD

Sherborne Drive

ST53LB

Ridgmont Road

ST53PG

Waverley Place

ST52HA

Friars Walk

ST52HY

Seabridge Road

ST53NR

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53NW

Tavistock Crescent

ST53NX

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53PS

Essex Place

ST53QJ

Thirlmere Place

ST53AQ

Clayton Road

ST53HN

Windermere Road

ST53NH

Camborne Crescent

ST53HE

Rydal Way

ST52ET

Abbots Way

ST53JE

Harrowby Drive

ST52HF

Abbots Way

ST53JL

Eton Avenue

ST53JY

Stockwood Road

ST53PY

Kingsway East

ST53QP

Newlands Close

ST52EW

Priory Road

ST53EY

Seabridge Lane

ST53RX

Doddington Place

ST53LJ

Cardington Close

ST53NZ

Sutherland Drive

ST53RL

Northesk Place

ST53JT

Harrowby Drive

ST53PL

Roe Lane

ST54NJ

Kingsdown Mews

ST53HH

Windermere Road

ST53RB

The Crescent

ST52HD

The Grove

ST53PD

Fountains Avenue

ST53UB

Ash Way

ST52HX

Brookside Close

ST53RG

Beresford Crescent

ST54AG

Seabridge Lane

ST53NB

Sutherland Drive

ST53NF

Dulverton Avenue

ST53PW

Alderney Close

ST53RH

Beresford Crescent

ST53HQ

Windermere Road

ST53QQ

Easdale Place

ST52EQ

Friarswood Road

ST52EY

Abbots Way

ST52HS

Westlands

ST53HF

Grasmere Avenue

ST53JH

Winchester Drive

ST53JX

Seabridge Lane

ST53LT

Highfield Court

ST53QB

Sandon Avenue

ST53RY

The Plaisaunce

ST53RZ

The Plaisaunce

ST53HP

Kingsbridge Avenue

ST53JR

Harrowby Drive

ST53PJ

Roe Lane

Data Sources

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