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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

ST50DQ

Pitgreen Lane

ST58DW

Simpson Street

ST58AL

Wolseley Road

ST50DF

Westwood Road

ST50AF

Vale View

ST50AJ

Orford Street

ST50BT

Lily Street

ST58BU

Dimsdale Parade East

ST50EL

High Street

ST50ES

High Street

ST58AZ

Woodland Avenue

ST58AF

Loring Terrace South

ST50ET

High Street

ST58AX

Park Avenue

ST50LW

Oaklands Avenue

ST58BW

Nelson Street

ST50HH

Minton Place

ST50BY

James Street

ST50LP

Porthill Bank

ST50BQ

Ellison Street

ST50DT

Inglewood Drive

ST58DL

West View

ST50BJ

Ellison Street

ST50HZ

High Street

ST50HA

Lodge Grove

ST50HS

Grosvenor Place

ST58AN

Wolseley Road

ST50EP

High Street

ST50LL

Porthill Bank

ST50BN

Clive Road

ST50GR

Davey Close

ST50HB

High Street

ST58AY

Albert Terrace

ST58AU

Park Avenue

ST50DH

Keeling Street

ST50HR

High Street

ST50HN

Bristol Street

ST50AQ

Orford Street

ST50BZ

Emberton Street

ST50ER

High Street

ST58BE

Silverdale Road

ST58DP

Dimsdale Parade East

ST50EN

High Street

Data Sources

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