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ST5 0LU

May Bank

Newcastle-under-Lyme

England / West Midlands / Newcastle-under-Lyme / Newcastle Town / May Bank / ST5 0LU

Overview

Postcode ST5 0LU is located in an urban city, within the May Bank ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Newcastle Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newcastle Town is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stubbs Walks.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newcastle Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

43.9%

Approximately 43.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Newcastle Town is £34,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from ST5 0LU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miStubbs WalksMedium
0.2 miBrampton ParkMedium
0.4 miBrampton ParkSmall

Property prices in May Bank

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 in May Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £805,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£373,500
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached49£245,000
Terraced36£140,000

10 years price trend in May Bank

Schools

In the ST5 0LU postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLyme Brook Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableDemetae AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableNewcastle-under-Lyme SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressEtruria Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6HT
0.3 miV & Ms Newsagent & Off-Licence57-59 George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1JU
0.4 miMorrisons DailyOxford Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QB
0.5 miYoggiIronmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.