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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

ST59JW

Sparch Avenue

ST50JD

Moreton Parade

ST59NE

Taylor Avenue

ST50RY

The Greenway

ST50LJ

Somerville Avenue

ST50JR

Eltham Gardens

ST59PJ

Adams Street

ST51JF

King Street

ST59PQ

Alexandra Road

ST50LF

Richmond Grove

ST59NJ

Sparch Hollow

ST59PG

Sparch Grove

ST50NJ

Parkside Grove

ST59NQ

Trentham Grove

ST59NF

Ashley Grove

ST50NF

Norman Grove

ST50ST

Bramfield Drive

ST50LU

Etruria Road

ST50NS

May Avenue

ST58DD

Court Lane

ST50PF

Broughton Road

ST50UJ

Brampton Vale Gardens

ST50RL

Brampton Gardens

ST59PZ

Sparch Hollow

ST50PT

Basford Park Road

ST50PU

Upper Marsh

ST59NZ

Hempstalls Lane

ST50SQ

Hempstalls Lane

ST50QP

Brampton Wood

ST50JY

Downing Avenue

ST50TH

Highfield Avenue

ST50ND

The Avenue

ST50JP

Highfield Avenue

ST50RP

Woodstock Close

ST50SG

Larkspur Grove

ST59NH

Belfield Avenue

ST50NE

Irene Avenue

ST50JZ

Barrington Court

ST50JF

Highfield Avenue

ST59PB

Stuart Grove

ST58DH

St Georges Avenue North

ST50PX

Charles Street

ST59NL

Marina Drive

ST59PW

Sandhurst Close

ST59JN

Fairfield Avenue

ST58DA

Kings Avenue

ST59LR

St Michaels Road

ST50RE

Wulstan Drive

ST50SS

Hempstalls Lane

ST50PG

Basford Park Road

ST50QE

Sydney Street

ST50SA

Oxhay View

ST50RU

Greenbank Road

ST50SE

Hempstalls Lane

ST50PY

Rangemore Terrace

ST50NR

Woolliscroft Avenue

ST50QN

Sidmouth Avenue

ST51JQ

Gower Street

ST50JL

Clifton Street

ST50RS

Marina Drive

ST50PB

Lower Oxford Road

ST59NY

Hoon Avenue

ST50PW

Campion Avenue

ST50TS

The Uplands

ST50JX

Leamington Gardens

ST59PE

Sparch Hollow

ST50QY

Brampton Road

ST50LH

Somerville Avenue

ST50RN

Basford Court

ST59NR

Hempstalls Lane

ST50ED

Church Lane

ST50SP

Bramfield Drive

ST50NW

East Crescent

ST59NU

Heath Avenue

ST50RQ

Brampton Road

ST50QW

The Brampton

ST50NL

Parkside Drive

ST50RR

Marina Drive

ST50LA

Burlington Avenue

ST50JJ

Kelvin Street

ST58DF

St Georges Avenue West

ST50PA

Brampton Road

ST50JH

Catherine Street

ST50PS

Basford Park Road

ST59NW

Maureen Grove

ST50RJ

May Place

ST50RX

Oxhay View

ST50QT

The Hollies

ST50QR

Brampton

ST59LZ

Mayfield Place

ST59JT

Milehouse Lane

ST59LY

Chapel Street

ST58DB

St Georges Avenue

ST50PP

Basford Park Road

ST50QD

Elm Street

ST50SL

Brampton Road

ST50LQ

Sycamore Grove

Data Sources

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