House prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The median price paid for a home in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,456 sales. House prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme rose 1.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 18.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Newcastle-under-Lyme was 22% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £833 a month in August 2026, 7.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Newcastle-under-Lyme had 8.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out
- Rents in Newcastle-under-Lyme had the 20th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.8%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme had the 38th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+18.8%).
House prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The median price paid in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,456 sales, or £2,381 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £317,750 | 380 | £3,000 | +4.2% | +17.7% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £192,000 | 627 | £2,414 | +3.8% | +20.0% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £135,000 | 395 | £1,802 | 0.0% | +17.3% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £93,750 | 54 | £1,808 | −13.2% | +16.8% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £190,000 | +1.3% | +18.8% | £2,381 | +1.8% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme sold for a median £2,381 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 19% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Newcastle-under-Lyme has the 47th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its +1.3% change over the year is the 70th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Rents in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The average private rent in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £833 a month in August 2026, 7.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Newcastle-under-Lyme are 30.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Newcastle-under-Lyme has the 78th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Newcastle-under-Lyme
1,286 homes were sold in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.01 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Newcastle-under-Lyme were 4.3% up on the year before and 34.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 140th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The police recorded 10,249 crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme rose 12.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 3.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.83 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.39 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.85 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.38 |
Newcastle-under-Lyme has the 112th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is the 146th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 146th |
| Income | 159th |
| Employment | 130th |
| Education and skills | 136th |
| Health | 76th |
| Crime | 175th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 203rd |
| Living environment | 154th |
Broadband and mobile in Newcastle-under-Lyme
83.9% of premises in Newcastle-under-Lyme can get gigabit broadband and 97.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 78.5% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 100th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.7% of premises in Newcastle-under-Lyme get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Newcastle-under-Lyme
In the year ending June 2025, 9,570 people moved to Newcastle-under-Lyme from elsewhere in the UK and 8,972 moved away, a net gain of 598 (4.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Stoke-on-Trent 2,802
- Cheshire East 702
- Stafford 341
Most moved out to
- Stoke-on-Trent 2,449
- Cheshire East 724
- Stafford 360
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Newcastle-under-Lyme
How much does a house cost in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median price paid for a home in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £317,750; semi-detached £192,000; terraced £135,000; flats £93,750.
Are house prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Newcastle-under-Lyme rose 1.3%, and over five years it rose 18.8%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The average private rent in Newcastle-under-Lyme was £833 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £580; 2 bed £744; 3 bed £896; 4+ bed £1,309.
Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a safe place to live?
Newcastle-under-Lyme had 8.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 112th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
78.5% of premises in Newcastle-under-Lyme can get full fibre and 83.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Stoke-on-Trent 9 km
- Stafford 18 km
- Cheshire East 19 km
- Staffordshire Moorlands 23 km
- East Staffordshire 29 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.