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About

May Bank ward lies on the eastern edge of Newcastle-under-Lyme, primarily characterised by residential housing. The area features a mix of property types, from inter-war semi-detached homes to more recent developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide essential connections to the town centre and the wider road network. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of convenience stores and services along the principal routes through the neighbourhood.

The ward includes the grounds of Keele University, though the campus itself is administratively separate. This proximity influences the local community, with some housing catering to university staff and students. May Bank is bordered by green spaces, including the wooded areas of the Westlands, offering accessible walking routes. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier commercial core of the town.

Area overview

On average May Bank has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in May Bank is £48,553 per year. There are 4 schools in May Bank: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). May Bank is home to around 8,585 people, with a population density of about 4,506.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

May Bank Population
8,585
Population density
4,506.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.13(+19%)
Shoplifting
22.36(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.29(+70%)
Public order
11.3(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,837
91.32%
Other White
198
2.31%
Indian
83
0.97%
Pakistani
79
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
63
0.73%
Total population: 8,582

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,287
31.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,317
18.08%
No qualifications
1,243
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,570
39.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,234
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
505
12.72%
Other social rented
424
10.68%
Social rents from council
128
3.22%
Total households: 3,969

Property prices in May Bank

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in May Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for May Bank in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in May Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached53£237,000
Terraced34£148,750
Detached11£387,000
Flats3£86,000

10 years median price trend in May Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in May Bank.

All postcodes in May Bank

ST59NT

Lyme Grove

ST50TX

Croft Road

ST59QB

Green Brook Court

ST58BZ

Southlands Avenue

ST59PL

Alexandra Road

ST50SY

Etruria Road

ST58DE

Court Lane

ST50NB

West Avenue

ST50JT

Burleigh Grove

ST50PD

Curzon Street

ST50SN

Hempstalls Lane

ST50QF

Hilltop Avenue

ST50NX

Holden Avenue

ST50LB

Downing Avenue

ST50JE

Edward Street

ST50SU

Etruria Road

ST50QQ

Bankhouse Drive

ST59NX

Heath Place

ST50NN

Parkside Drive

ST50JU

Stratford Avenue

ST50RG

Wulstan Drive

ST50LX

Sandy Lane

ST50NQ

The Avenue

ST51HY

Northcote Place

ST50TQ

Basford Villas

ST50LT

Sandy Lane

ST59NB

Taylor Street

ST59LX

Bellefield View

ST50QA

Oxford Road

ST50RZ

The Crossway

ST50JN

Cromer Street

ST50TF

Dorridge Grove

ST50FE

Steel Close

ST50SJ

Brampton Road

ST50GP

Brampton Wood

ST50LG

Downing Avenue

ST59NN

Beech Grove

ST50SD

Hempstalls Lane

ST50NZ

Rathbone Avenue

ST50NT

Showan Avenue

ST50LY

The Avenue

ST59PD

Tudor Grove

ST50PN

Basford Park Road

ST58DG

St Georges Avenue North

ST59PF

Sparch Hollow

ST50JW

Sheringham Place

ST50PQ

Broughton Road

ST59NS

Hempstalls Grove

ST51HU

Northcote Place

ST59NA

Blunt Street

ST59LT

Beattie Avenue

ST50NY

Pitfield Avenue

ST50SZ

Tulip Grove

ST50RW

Sunny Hollow

ST50SH

Tulip Grove

ST50NU

May Avenue

ST50JQ

Highfield Avenue

ST50PJ

Stanley Grove

ST59NP

Heath Avenue

ST59PH

Wayside Avenue

ST50JB

High Street

ST59LS

Beattie Avenue

ST50TR

The Mews

ST50JG

Etruria Road

ST50LD

Warwick Grove

ST50PL

Curzon Street

ST59NG

Belfield Avenue

ST59JP

St Johns Avenue

ST50RT

Greenbank Road

ST50LE

Kenilworth Grove

ST59PA

Sparch Hollow

ST59JL

Southlands Avenue

ST50PZ

Oxford Road

ST59JR

Milehouse Lane

ST46JQ

Etruria Trading Estate

ST50HX

Dorridge Grove

ST50RH

Wulstan Drive

ST50SB

Marina Drive

ST50PR

Walklate Avenue

ST50QB

Oxford Road

ST50NP

May Avenue

ST50LZ

Sandy Lane

ST51JH

Granville Avenue

ST59JU

May Bank

ST50SF

Primrose Grove

ST50FB

High Street (May Bank)

ST59ND

Rudyard Grove

ST50RF

Brampton Road

ST50NH

May Avenue

ST50QG

Cooper Avenue

ST50HD

Delamere Grove

ST58DQ

Kings Avenue

ST59JS

Milehouse Lane

ST50JS

Stratford Avenue

ST50SX

Etruria Road

ST51JE

King Street

ST50JA

High Street

ST50NG

Walleys Drive

ST50PH

Basford Park Road

ST50PE

Stanley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.