Newcastle-under-Lyme
§ This page gives an overview of the Newcastle-under-Lyme local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire lies close to the border with Cheshire, with a market town at its centre, known for its historic markets, theatre, and parks. The district includes Keele, home to Keele University and extensive parkland, as well as surrounding villages set amid farmland. Its landscape is shaped by valleys, woodlands, and remnants of its industrial heritage, with canals and green spaces providing recreational opportunities. Proximity to the Potteries and the Cheshire Plain adds to its geographic variety.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Newcastle-under-Lyme local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Newcastle-under-Lyme can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Key Facts about Newcastle-under-Lyme
What region is Newcastle-under-Lyme in? Newcastle-under-Lyme is in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Newcastle-under-Lyme in? Newcastle-under-Lyme is located in the county of Staffordshire.
Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a city? No, Newcastle-under-Lyme is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Newcastle-under-Lyme? The local authority for this district is: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Staffordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Staffordshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council 🔗 newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Which police force covers Newcastle-under-Lyme? Policing in Newcastle-under-Lyme is provided by Staffordshire Police 🔗 staffordshire.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Cannock Chase ⁞ East Staffordshire ⁞ Lichfield ⁞ Newcastle-under-Lyme ⁞ South Staffordshire ⁞ Stafford ⁞ Staffordshire Moorlands ⁞ Stoke-on-Trent ⁞ Tamworth.
Constituencies in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Audley
- Bradwell
- Clayton
- Crackley & Red Street
- Cross Heath
- Holditch & Chesterton
- Keele
- Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe
- Knutton
- Loggerheads
- Madeley & Betley
- Maer & Whitmore
- May Bank
- Newchapel & Mow Cop
- Silverdale
- Talke & Butt Lane
- Thistleberry
- Town
- Westbury Park & Northwood
- Westlands
- Wolstanton
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is part-parished: 11 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 2 unparished areas.
- Audley Rural
- Balterley
- Betley
- Chapel and Hill Chorlton
- Keele
- Kidsgrove
- Loggerheads
- Madeley
- Maer
- Silverdale
- Whitmore
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Below is a list of post towns in Newcastle-under-Lyme, grouped by postcode area:
ST ▸ Newcastle (ST5 / ST55)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme covers 20 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alsager *
- Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
- Audley
- Baldwin's Gate
- Betley
- Biddulph *
- Bignall End
- Halmer End and Alsagers Bank
- Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel *
- Keele
- Kidsgrove *
- Loggerheads *
- Madeley
- Madeley Park
- Market Drayton *
- Miles Green
- Newcastle-under-Lyme *
- Ravenshall
- Stoke-on-Trent *
- Talke and Talke Pits
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Newcastle-under-Lyme.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Newcastle-under-Lyme Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
East Midlands Railway ▸ Kidsgrove (ST7 1BX)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Newcastle-under-Lyme compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Newcastle-under-Lyme compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Newcastle-under-Lyme has 21 electoral wards.
Newcastle-under-Lyme has a population of 127,727 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Newcastle-under-Lyme
This chart shows the population trend for Newcastle-under-Lyme from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Newcastle-under-Lyme can be found on the ONS statistics for Newcastle-under-Lyme.