Newcastle-under-Lyme: population and statistics
Newcastle-under-Lyme has a population of 128,093 (2025) across 210.9 km², or 607 people per km². It ranks 229 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 128,093 residents
- 210.9 km²
- 607 people/km²
Newcastle-under-Lyme in numbers
Population of Newcastle-under-Lyme over time
Newcastle-under-Lyme had 123,919 residents in 2015 and 128,093 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 124,567 |
| 2021 | 123,039 |
| 2022 | 125,363 |
| 2023 | 126,148 |
| 2024 | 127,474 |
| 2025 | 128,093 |
All indicators for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 142 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.0% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 268 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 58,870 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 199 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 35.8% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.7% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 53,423 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 197 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.7% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.2% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.3% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 17.1% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £209,112 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 272 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 33 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.1% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 135 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,315 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 296 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 33.7 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 310 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,575 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 303 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,723 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 263 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 69.0% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 317 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Newcastle-under-Lyme | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.4% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 143 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme ranks 18 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 69.0% in Newcastle-under-Lyme, compared with an average of 73.9% in West Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 6.6% in Newcastle-under-Lyme, compared with an average of 2.2% in West Midlands and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,545 football pitches.
- 2.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Stoke-on-Trent, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Stoke-on-Trent (272,282 residents), 4 km away.
Business sectors: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.7% ×1.2
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.2
Where is Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Newcastle-under-Lyme has 128,093 residents (2025), ranking 229 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Newcastle-under-Lyme covers 210.9 km², with a density of 607 people per km².
Is the population of Newcastle-under-Lyme growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newcastle-under-Lyme went from 123,919 to 128,093, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 53.011, longitude −2.229.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In Newcastle-under-Lyme, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 69.0% (2025-2026), ranking 317 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In Newcastle-under-Lyme, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 6.6% (2026), ranking 33 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The nearest to Newcastle-under-Lyme are Stoke-on-Trent (4.3 km), Cheshire East (17 km), Staffordshire Moorlands (17 km), Stafford (24 km), Derbyshire Dales (36 km).