Find postcode

Wolstanton

Interactive map displaying Wolstanton

Crime
LowHigh

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Wolstanton is £169,750 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £230,750. There are 3 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

Median price: £169,750
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £231K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 (about £194 per square foot) in Wolstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £516,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£270,000£263
Semi-Detached33£212,000£218
Terraced41£137,300£165
Flats9£82,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolstanton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,500£175,000£138,250£98,000
2017£191,000£177,500£150,000£97,975
2018£228,500£157,000£155,000£100,000
2019£240,000£118,000£147,750£102,000
2020£245,000£157,500£157,475£110,000
2021£272,500£110,000£160,000£115,000
2022£275,000£129,000£175,000£125,000
2023£292,500£122,500£180,000£128,250
2024£300,000£120,000£175,750£127,225
2025£272,500£114,000£195,000£134,000
2026£267,500£75,000£215,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolstanton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£308£161£119
2017£180£295£152£115
2018£196£207£183£119
2019£181£199£169£120
2020£216£187£162£134
2021£220£215£174£136
2022£249£181£206£156
2023£265£174£199£151
2024£256£152£192£159
2025£270£178£212£164
2026£250£118£221£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolstanton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolstanton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wolstanton ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Mark Fisher

Wolstanton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Christopher Bailey

Wolstanton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK