Town comparison
Congleton vs Newcastle-under-Lyme
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Newcastle Under Lyme offers lower property prices by roughly 83%. Congleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newcastle Under Lyme edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Congleton
£345,590
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£188,515
Crime Rate
Congleton
59.8
Newcastle-under-Lyme
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Congleton
57.1%
Newcastle-under-Lyme
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Congleton
448
Newcastle-under-Lyme
433.8
EPC Rating
Congleton
69.1
Newcastle-under-Lyme
71
Median Income
Congleton
£30,988
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£30,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Newcastle Under Lyme more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £188,515 versus £345,590 in Congleton. The most affordable entry point in Congleton is a flat at £148,667, while in Newcastle Under Lyme it is a flat at £86,909.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Congleton (£148,667 vs £86,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Congleton prices grew faster — 56% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Congleton (59.8 per 1,000) compared to Newcastle Under Lyme (68.9 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Congleton is violent-crime, while in Newcastle Under Lyme it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Newcastle Under Lyme: 90.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 57.1% in Congleton.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newcastle-under-Lyme School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Congleton | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 27 |
| Primary | 8 | 22 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 57.1% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Congleton enjoy 448.0 Mbps on average, while Newcastle Under Lyme lags behind at 433.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Congleton and 96.6% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Congleton and 84.4% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (448 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newcastle Under Lyme is band C (score 71), ahead of Congleton's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,354 in Congleton and £1,168 in Newcastle Under Lyme. 56.2% of homes in Congleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Newcastle Under Lyme has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Congleton has a population of 30,001 while Newcastle Under Lyme has 76,511. Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £30,673.7 in Newcastle Under Lyme. The median age is 47.4 in Congleton and 44.1 in Newcastle Under Lyme. Employment rates stand at 57% in Congleton and 55.8% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
| Indicator | Congleton | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,001 | 76,511 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,988 | £30,673.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 28.3% |
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