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Area guide · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Living in Talke and Talke Pits

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

At a glance

Talke and Talke Pits is a village in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands with a population of 3,436. The average house price is £184,308 and the overall crime rate is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Talke and Talke Pits ranks

Population

3,436

Avg House Price

£184,308

Crime Rate

69.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

339 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,658.5

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Talke And Talke Pits's detached homes (£251,423) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£110,196).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Talke And Talke Pits prices have risen 20% over the last 9 years (£153,673 → £184,308).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£251,423£262,50035
Semi-Detached£172,275£170,00040
Terraced£134,769£127,50034
Flat£110,196£110,1961

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Talke and Talke Pits is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Talke And Talke Pits: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Springhead Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Talke And Talke Pits averages 339 Mbps — 239% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Talke And Talke Pits homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.6
% Rated C or Above59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,258

Demographics & Economy

Population3,436
Median Age45.2
Median Household Income£29,658.5
Employment Rate55.9%
Owner Occupied68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified29%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Talke And Talke Pits?
The average house price in Talke And Talke Pits is £184,308 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Talke And Talke Pits?
The most affordable entry point in Talke And Talke Pits is a flat, with an average price of £110,196.
Is Talke And Talke Pits a safe place to live?
Talke And Talke Pits has a recorded crime rate of 69.0 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 Talke And Talke Pits?
Talke And Talke Pits has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Talke And Talke Pits?
Average broadband download speeds in Talke And Talke Pits are around 339 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.
How big is Talke And Talke Pits?
Talke And Talke Pits is a settlement in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a population of approximately 3,436.

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