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ST5 0BG

Orchard Street

Wolstanton

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Detailed insights for ST5 0BG

Overview

Postcode ST5 0BG is located in an urban city, within the Wolstanton ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Porthill area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porthill is £43,943 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Porthill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Porthill has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Porthill is £43,943 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from ST5 0BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Porthill near ST5 0BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST5 0BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Longport

N/A

Walking directions to Longport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 0BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWolstanton MarshMediumWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh
0.5 miWolstanton MarshMediumWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh
0.3 miThe DingleSmallWalking directions to The Dingle

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
5,093.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.28(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.81(+21%)
Public order
8.18(+35%)
Shoplifting
5.66(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
88.89%
Other White
6
2.78%
African
4
1.85%
Other Black
4
1.85%
Chinese
2
0.93%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
28.65%
No qualifications
33
17.84%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.51%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
35%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30%
Owns outright
27
22.5%
Other social rented
7
5.83%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Wolstanton

Median price£162,750
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £231K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 (about £188 per square foot) in Wolstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £516,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£270,000£264
Semi-Detached38£212,500£209
Terraced39£137,300£164
Flats9£108,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolstanton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,500£175,000£138,250£98,000
2017£191,000£177,500£150,000£97,975
2018£228,500£157,000£155,000£100,000
2019£240,000£118,000£147,750£102,000
2020£245,000£157,500£157,475£110,000
2021£272,500£110,000£160,000£115,000
2022£275,000£129,000£175,000£125,000
2023£292,500£122,500£180,000£128,250
2024£300,000£120,000£175,750£127,225
2025£275,000£114,000£195,000£134,500
2026£267,500£70,000£250,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolstanton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£308£161£119
2017£180£295£152£115
2018£196£207£183£119
2019£181£199£169£120
2020£216£187£162£134
2021£220£215£174£136
2022£249£181£206£156
2023£265£174£199£151
2024£256£152£192£159
2025£274£178£214£161
2026£250£107£241£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolstanton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolstanton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 202511, Orchard Street, Newcastle, ST5 0BHTerracedFreehold£120,000
21 Feb 2025121, High Street, Newcastle, ST5 0EPOtherFreehold£147,000
24 Apr 202642A, Lily Street, Newcastle, ST5 0BTTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Mar 202648, Lily Street, Newcastle, ST5 0BTTerracedFreehold£130,000
30 May 202546, Lily Street, Newcastle, ST5 0BTTerracedFreehold£113,000

Schools

In the ST5 0BG postcode area, located within Porthill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 0BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEllison Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNurseryOaklands Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 0BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 0BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaMorris Sqaure, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0ENWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miThe co-operative foodHigh Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0ERWalking directions to The co-operative food
0.4 miAsdaHighfield Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0AYWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,490

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST5 0BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Mark Fisher

Wolstanton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Christopher Bailey

Wolstanton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adam Jogee

Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNewcastle-under-LymeE07000195
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle-under-LymeE14001380
WardWolstantonE05011435
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PorthillE02006165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 008DE01029609
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 0BG

Is ST5 0BG (Porthill) safe?

The area around ST5 0BG records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ST5 0BG?

The median sale price around ST5 0BG in Porthill is £162,750 (about £188 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 0BG?

There are 10 schools close to ST5 0BG, including Ellison Primary Academy (Good), St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School (Good) and Oaklands Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST5 0BG?

The closest station to ST5 0BG is Longport, about 1,065 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST5 0BG?

ST5 0BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,180 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 0BG (Porthill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 0BG is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Mark Fisher (Reform UK) and Christopher Bailey (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.