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Area guide · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Living in Madeley

A snapshot of life in Madeley, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Madeley is a village in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands with a population of 3,293. The average house price is £223,536 and the overall crime rate is 69.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Madeley ranks

Population

3,293

Avg House Price

£223,536

Crime Rate

69.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

236 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,424

Median Age

46.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Madeley's detached homes (£312,371) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£88,773).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Madeley prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£164,897 → £223,536).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£312,371	£312,500	43
Semi-Detached	£188,354	£172,750	48
Terraced	£179,419	£165,000	31
Flat	£88,773	£84,000	11

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Madeley is 69.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Madeley: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Madeley High School	Secondary	Good
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School	Primary	Good
The Meadows Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Madeley averages 236 Mbps — 136% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Madeley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,300

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,293
Median Age	46.4
Median Household Income	£30,424
Employment Rate	56.4%
Owner Occupied	69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Madeley?

The average house price in Madeley is £223,536 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Madeley?

The most affordable entry point in Madeley is a flat, with an average price of £88,773.

Is Madeley a safe place to live?

Madeley has a recorded crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Madeley?

Madeley has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Madeley?

Average broadband download speeds in Madeley are around 236 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Madeley?

Madeley is a settlement in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a population of approximately 3,293.

Most compared with

How does Madeley stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Madeley

House price: £335,746 · £223,536
Crime rate: 59.8 · 69.5
Distance: 6.6 mi

Biddulph

Madeley

House price: £216,454 · £223,536
Crime rate: 55.5 · 69.5
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bignall End

Madeley

House price: £235,056 · £223,536
Crime rate: 68.8 · 69.5
Distance: 4.0 mi

Blythe Bridge

Madeley

House price: £249,655 · £223,536
Crime rate: 55.6 · 69.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Madeley

House price: £232,024 · £223,536
Crime rate: 55.6 · 69.5
Distance: 14.6 mi

Cheddleton

Madeley

House price: £269,053 · £223,536
Crime rate: 55.3 · 69.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

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