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Living in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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

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At a glance

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a town in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands with a population of 76,511. The average house price is £188,515 and the overall crime rate is 68.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Newcastle-under-Lyme ranks

Population

76,511

Avg House Price

£188,515

Crime Rate

68.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

434 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,673.7

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The figures below are sourced from Stoke-on-Trent, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newcastle Under Lyme's detached homes (£313,132) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£86,909).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newcastle Under Lyme prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£144,116 → £188,515).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£313,132	£280,000	770
Semi-Detached	£179,966	£170,000	1611
Terraced	£120,691	£110,000	1516
Flat	£86,909	£85,500	144

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 68.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Newcastle Under Lyme: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	27
Primary	22
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	90.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bursley Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
Chesterton Community Sports College	Secondary	Good
Chesterton Primary School	Primary	Good
Churchfields Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Clayton Hall Academy	Secondary	Good
Co-op Academy Friarswood	Primary	Good
Crackley Bank Primary School	Primary	Good
Ellison Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Hassell Primary School	Primary	Good
Hempstalls Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy	Primary	No rating available
Langdale Primary School	Primary	Good
May Bank Infants' School	Primary	Good
Newcastle Academy	Secondary	Good
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Seabridge Primary School	Primary	Good
Silverdale Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School	Primary	Good
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy	Primary	Good
St John Fisher Catholic College	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Sun Academy Bradwell	Primary	Good
The Orme Academy	Secondary	Good
Westlands Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Newcastle Under Lyme averages 434 Mbps — 334% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newcastle Under Lyme homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	64.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,168

Demographics & Economy

Population	76,511
Median Age	44.1
Median Household Income	£30,673.7
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	64.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newcastle Under Lyme?

The average house price in Newcastle Under Lyme is £188,515 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newcastle Under Lyme?

The most affordable entry point in Newcastle Under Lyme is a flat, with an average price of £86,909.

Is Newcastle Under Lyme a safe place to live?

Newcastle Under Lyme has a recorded crime rate of 68.9 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 Newcastle Under Lyme?

Newcastle Under Lyme has 27 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Newcastle Under Lyme?

Average broadband download speeds in Newcastle Under Lyme are around 434 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.6% of premises.

How big is Newcastle Under Lyme?

Newcastle Under Lyme is a settlement in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a population of approximately 76,511.

Most compared with

How does Newcastle-under-Lyme stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Newcastle-under-Lyme

House price: £335,746 · £188,515
Crime rate: 59.8 · 68.9
Distance: 6.2 mi

Biddulph

Newcastle-under-Lyme

House price: £216,454 · £188,515
Crime rate: 55.5 · 68.9
Distance: 7.2 mi

Bignall End

Newcastle-under-Lyme

House price: £235,056 · £188,515
Crime rate: 68.8 · 68.9
Distance: 3.2 mi

Blythe Bridge

Newcastle-under-Lyme

House price: £249,655 · £188,515
Crime rate: 55.6 · 68.9
Distance: 8.0 mi

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

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House price: £232,024 · £188,515
Crime rate: 55.6 · 68.9
Distance: 10.6 mi

Cheddleton

Newcastle-under-Lyme

House price: £269,053 · £188,515
Crime rate: 55.3 · 68.9
Distance: 8.8 mi

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