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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

ST53RQ

Beresford Crescent

ST52JJ

Milford Road

ST53PA

Dartmouth Avenue

ST53QG

Langdale Road

ST53RP

Delves Place

ST53FG

Clayton Road

ST53SF

St Helier Close

ST53SH

The Bridle Path

Data Sources

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