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CW3 9HQ

College Close

Madeley & Betley

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Detailed insights for CW3 9HQ

Overview

Postcode CW3 9HQ is located in a rural town, within the Madeley & Betley ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Madeley & Betley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Madeley & Betley is £51,931 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 5.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Madeley & Betley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Madeley & Betley has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Madeley & Betley is £51,931 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from CW3 9HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Madeley & Betley near CW3 9HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
274.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.09(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.66(-47%)
Public order
3.54(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-61%)
Other theft
1.41(-75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
94.2%
Other White
6
2.05%
Other Asian
4
1.37%
Indian
2
0.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
48.57%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.84%
No qualifications
24
9.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
53.91%
Owns with a mortgage
46
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Madeley & Betley

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £356K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Madeley & Betley area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Madeley & Betley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£360,000£263
Terraced18£210,000£234
Semi-Detached15£190,000£235
Flats2£140,750£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Madeley & Betley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Madeley & Betley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£112,000£147,475£156,000
2017£287,500£95,000£140,500£125,000
2018£280,000£110,000£162,500£148,000
2019£295,000£78,000£149,975£126,250
2020£310,000£76,000£170,000£141,000
2021£291,000£75,000£170,000£160,000
2022£370,000£93,750£185,000£153,000
2023£390,000£106,500£183,500£190,000
2024£375,000£82,500£192,500£165,000
2025£356,500£109,250£176,500£205,000
2026£437,000£232,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Madeley & Betley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Madeley & Betley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£163£168
2017£210£145£153£174
2018£228£179£171£170
2019£234£134£167£191
2020£217£126£175£165
2021£212£207£194£184
2022£267£172£195£199
2023£298£146£196£197
2024£280£185£222£202
2025£259£192£230£217
2026£219£243£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Madeley & Betley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Madeley & Betley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW3 9HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW3 9HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Oakmore, College Close, Crewe, CW3 9HQDetachedFreehold£368,000
15 Aug 202528, Heighley Castle Way, Crewe, CW3 9HHDetachedFreehold£235,000
25 Jul 202532, Holm Oak Drive, Crewe, CW3 9HRDetachedFreehold£330,000
25 Feb 20267, Park Close, Crewe, CW3 9HPDetachedFreehold£415,000
18 Sept 20259, Platinum Place, Crewe, CW3 9HTDetachedFreehold£377,500

Schools

In the CW3 9HQ postcode area, located within Madeley & Betley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW3 9HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryMadeley High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimarySir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW3 9HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW3 9HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopPoolside, Newcastle-under-Lyme, CW3 9DXWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,490

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW3 9HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jill Pamela Whitmore

Madeley & Betley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Robert Bettley-Smith

Madeley & Betley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Adam Jogee

Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNewcastle-under-LymeE07000195
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle-under-LymeE14001380
WardMadeley & BetleyE05011425
ParishMadeleyE04008950
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Madeley & BetleyE02006170
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 013BE01029573
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW3 9HQ

Is CW3 9HQ (Madeley & Betley) safe?

The area around CW3 9HQ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CW3 9HQ?

The median sale price around CW3 9HQ in Madeley & Betley is £250,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW3 9HQ?

There are 3 schools close to CW3 9HQ, including Madeley High School (Good), The Meadows Primary School (Outstanding) and Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW3 9HQ?

CW3 9HQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,366 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW3 9HQ (Madeley & Betley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering CW3 9HQ is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jill Pamela Whitmore (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert Bettley-Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.