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ST5 0TW

Croft Road

Cross Heath

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Detailed insights for ST5 0TW

Overview

Postcode ST5 0TW is located in an urban city, within the Cross Heath ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Newcastle Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brampton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.7%

Approximately 42.7% 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 per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 0TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle Town near ST5 0TW 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 0TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrampton ParkMediumWalking directions to Brampton Park
0.2 miBrampton ParkSmallWalking directions to Brampton Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
3,034.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.3(+71%)
Shoplifting
34.54(+297%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.28(+107%)
Public order
15.04(+148%)
Other theft
8.91(+57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
83.91%
Other White
15
5.75%
Chinese
5
1.92%
Indian
5
1.92%
Other Asian
5
1.92%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
27.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
22.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
33.06%
Other social rented
32
25.81%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.94%
Social rents from council
21
16.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Cross Heath

Median price£176,250
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £226K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 (about £213 per square foot) in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£245,000£264
Semi-Detached18£179,750£221
Terraced16£146,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cross Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£123,000£90,000
2017£167,500£131,500£100,000
2018£187,750£130,000£117,425
2019£190,000£145,995£115,000
2020£210,000£154,000£117,000
2021£269,000£155,000£128,000
2022£279,500£195,000£149,999
2023£277,500£194,000£153,000
2024£300,000£175,500£149,225
2025£247,000£198,250£145,000
2026£251,000£178,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£142£116
2017£179£154£121
2018£185£156£148
2019£210£158£148
2020£203£187£168
2021£220£193£167
2022£224£226£177
2023£245£210£192
2024£254£206£173
2025£244£222£195
2026£280£211£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cross Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202525, Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle, ST5 0SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,100
02 Mar 20266, Baden Street, Newcastle, ST5 9ELTerracedFreehold£82,000
30 Jan 20268, Baden Street, Newcastle, ST5 9ELTerracedFreehold£110,000
27 Feb 2026125, The Mill, Enderley Street, Newcastle, ST5 2ANFlatsLeasehold£135,000
12 Dec 20259, Kimberley Road, Newcastle, ST5 9EGTerracedFreehold£123,250

Schools

In the ST5 0TW postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 0TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHempstalls Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDemetae AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 0TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 0TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCross Heath NewsLiverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ERWalking directions to Cross Heath News
0.3 miSainsbury'sLiverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miYoggiIronmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RWWalking directions to Yoggi
0.5 miLidlLower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RSWalking directions to Lidl

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 0TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Saxton

Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Harrison

Cross Heath - 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
WardCross HeathE05011419
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle TownE02006168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 011AE01029555
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 0TW

Is ST5 0TW (Newcastle Town) safe?

The area around ST5 0TW records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST5 0TW?

The median sale price around ST5 0TW in Newcastle Town is £176,250 (about £213 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 0TW?

There are 17 schools close to ST5 0TW, including St John Fisher Catholic College (Requires improvement), Hempstalls Primary School and Demetae Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 0TW?

ST5 0TW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 0TW (Newcastle Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

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