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

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Staffordshire.

How safe is Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Newcastle-under-Lyme has an above average crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 71 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Staffordshire. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme has 74 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Joseph's College, Churchfields Primary School, Hempstalls Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Seabridge Primary School and Westlands Primary School. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

The majority of residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme identify as White (British) (84%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.