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About

Wolstanton ward lies in the northern part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, bordering the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. Its centre is focused around the historic High Street, which serves as a local hub with essential shops and services. The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of the former Wolstanton Grammar School, providing recreational areas for the community.

The landscape is marked by its position on a ridge, offering views across the Trent Valley. A notable local feature is the surviving chimney of the Wolstanton Colliery, a reminder of the area's industrial past in coal mining and pottery. The ward is well-connected by main roads like the A527, facilitating travel to Newcastle town centre and the nearby retail parks. Residential streets are generally quiet, with local schools and community centres serving the population.

Area overview

On average Wolstanton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolstanton is £46,510 per year. There are 5 schools in Wolstanton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wolstanton is home to around 6,145 people, with a population density of about 3,254.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolstanton Population
6,145
Population density
3,254.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.4(+17%)
Shoplifting
22.13(+154%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.64(+101%)
Public order
10.58(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,628
91.59%
Other White
158
2.57%
Indian
54
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.83%
Pakistani
42
0.68%
Total population: 6,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,515
29.51%
Level 3 (A level)
987
19.23%
No qualifications
944
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
696
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,133

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
979
34.84%
Owns outright
967
34.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
16.94%
Other social rented
247
8.79%
Social rents from council
72
2.56%
Total households: 2,810

Property prices in Wolstanton

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wolstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £516,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolstanton 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 Wolstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached44£205,000
Terraced37£135,000
Flats7£114,000
Detached10£272,500

10 years median price trend in Wolstanton

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

All postcodes in Wolstanton

ST50EJ

High Street

ST50BA

Emberton Mews

ST50DX

Boulton Street

ST50BH

Orchard Street

ST58DR

Hartington Street

ST58BL

Russell Street

ST50BW

Lily Street

ST59DW

Hassam Parade

ST58AW

Watlands View

ST50GB

Canary Grove

ST50DJ

George Street

ST50AG

Vale View

ST50DD

Pilsbury Street

ST58DY

North Terrace

ST50EY

High Street

ST50HY

Dorrington Grove

ST59DN

Hassam Parade

ST50AH

Wellington Street

ST58DZ

Dimsdale Parade West

ST50GZ

Cricketers Mews

ST50HQ

Minton Street

ST50HU

Knutton Road

ST58AR

Clarence Street

ST58BQ

Silverdale Road

ST50LN

Knutton Road

ST50BP

Clover Road

ST50EE

Grange Lane

ST50BL

Ellison Street

ST58BT

Marsh Way

ST58BN

Palmerston Street

ST50DB

Pitgreen Lane

ST50DG

Wade Avenue

ST50AA

Porthill Bank

ST58BB

Marsh Avenue

ST58DN

Park Avenue West

ST50EQ

Chetwynd Street

ST50DS

Oaklands Avenue

ST50DA

Ridgway Place

ST58BH

Silverdale Road

ST58DU

Dimsdale Parade West

ST58BS

Dimsdale Parade East

ST50EX

Oaklands Avenue

ST50DW

Oaklands Avenue

ST50HT

Knutton Road

ST58BD

Albert Terrace

ST50AB

St Edmunds Avenue

ST58DJ

Chelmsford Road

ST50AY

Grange Lane

ST58AG

Watlands View

ST50DR

Oaklands Avenue

ST50GA

Lamphouse Way

ST50DP

Boulton Street

ST50HE

High Street

ST50AS

Justin Close

ST50EG

Church Lane

ST50GL

Peacock Walk

ST58BY

South Terrace

ST50UU

Lowfield Drive

ST50HJ

New Street

ST50DY

Inglewood Drive

ST59DR

Wolstanton

ST58DS

Dimsdale Parade East

ST59DZ

Wolstanton

ST58DX

Dimsdale Parade West

ST50HL

Victoria Place

ST50TG

Church Lane

ST50EB

Grange Lane

ST50DE

Cobden Street

ST58AB

Watlands View

ST50EU

High Street

ST50AP

Wolstanton Retail Park

ST50EA

Orchard Street

ST50AL

West Street

ST50DL

Keeling Street

ST58RG

Clews Walk

ST50HG

Hall Place

ST50EF

Church Lane

ST59DP

Hassam Parade

ST50DZ

Inglewood Grove

ST58AS

Watlands Avenue

ST58AE

Winston Terrace

ST50HW

Wedgwood Street

ST50EH

Church Lane

ST58BJ

Peel Street

ST50BX

James Street

ST50HF

Minton Street

ST58AP

Garnett Road East

ST50BS

St Marys Road

ST50GH

Great Row View

ST50BG

Orchard Street

ST58DT

Dimsdale Parade West

ST58BX

Dimsdale Parade East

ST50DN

Boulton Street

ST50BE

Lily Street

ST50BU

Lily Street

ST50FA

James Street

ST59DS

Hassam Parade

ST50DU

St Edmunds Avenue

ST50EZ

High Street

ST50HP

Wedgwood Street

Data Sources

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