Town Pop. 76,867

Living in Newcastle-under-Lyme: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newcastle-under-Lyme is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

The ST4 district averages 57/100, putting Newcastle-under-Lyme 8 points above its own postcode area. That is 15 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (87) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see ST4 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Newcastle-under-Lyme scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
108 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 3,264 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,486 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 670 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Shoplifting 664 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 540 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1,677 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 532 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 424 crimes
  3. 3 Bus/Coach Station 393 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 136
Sports Pitches Ample 32
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 26
Bowling Greens Ample 12
Playgrounds Ample 48

Services

Schools
67
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 38 in area
2Outstanding26Good4Requires Improvement6Ungraded
  • Blackfriars AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Oaklands Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin BasesAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chesterton Community Sports CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chesterton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Clayton Hall AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Co-op Academy FriarswoodPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Coppice AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crackley Bank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ellison Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
81
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital0.2 mi
Leighton Hospital9.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
10 GP surgeries in area 13 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,108 patients per GP
14dentists14pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,681 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed3%Retired24.2%Student6.2%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary34.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Longport 1.8 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 2.5 mi
Kidsgrove 4.6 mi
J15 M6 2.8 mi
J15 M6 3.3 mi
J16 M6 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
71
Pubs & Bars Ample 57
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 47
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 51
Retail Shopping Ample 216
Takeaways Ample 34
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £192,000 493
Detached £304,000 129
Semi-detached £195,000 222
Terraced £141,044 120
Flat / Maisonette £104,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£76k £153k £233k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Keele 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Miles Green 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke-on-Trent 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a nice place to live?

Yes, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Newcastle-under-Lyme is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Newcastle-under-Lyme has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 8,301 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Among the top-rated schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme are Blackfriars Academy and Oaklands Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 38 rated schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme in total.

What are house prices like in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

The current median house price in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £192,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £304,000, semi-detached £195,000, terraced £141,044, flat £104,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 493 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newcastle-under-Lyme in context

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Postcode districts in Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST4 57 ⇄
ST5 62 ⇄
ST55 60 ⇄

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