Postcode insights

ST5 0TX

Croft Road

May Bank

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Detailed insights for ST5 0TX

Overview

Postcode ST5 0TX 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 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 0TX.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle Town near ST5 0TX 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 0TX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 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 May Bank

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £253K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £218 per square foot) in May Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in May Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£545,000£305
Semi-Detached56£231,050£243
Terraced32£150,500£180
Flats4£88,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in May Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in May Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,250£83,500£162,000£117,500
2017£230,000£85,000£160,000£116,000
2018£385,000£130,975£163,000£112,000
2019£237,000£85,000£185,000£122,000
2020£265,000£87,000£176,000£128,250
2021£300,000£76,000£195,000£110,000
2022£292,500£212,000£140,000
2023£385,000£97,500£205,000£138,000
2024£342,500£107,500£236,750£135,000
2025£388,500£86,000£237,475£147,500
2026£99,000£225,000£145,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in May Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in May Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£185£157£124
2017£191£175£168£131
2018£198£174£177£137
2019£184£230£190£148
2020£236£176£185£148
2021£207£167£195£145
2022£239£218£171
2023£254£157£223£166
2024£246£165£234£166
2025£279£131£235£185
2026£186£252£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in May Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202525, Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle, ST5 0SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,100
24 Apr 2026Flat 60, The Hollies, Newcastle, ST5 0QTFlatsLeasehold£118,000
31 Mar 202511, Delamere Grove, Newcastle, ST5 0HDDetachedFreehold£202,000
27 Feb 2026125, The Mill, Enderley Street, Newcastle, ST5 2ANFlatsLeasehold£135,000
10 Feb 20261, Enderley Street, Newcastle, ST5 2BSTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 0TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDemetae AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHempstalls Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 0TX
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
0.3 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 0TX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hutchison

May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Finn Swain

May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

John Henry Tagg

May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardMay BankE05011427
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 Introduced2015-11-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 0TX

Is ST5 0TX (Newcastle Town) safe?

The area around ST5 0TX 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 0TX?

The median sale price around ST5 0TX in Newcastle Town is £215,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 0TX?

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

How deprived is the area around ST5 0TX?

ST5 0TX 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 0TX (Newcastle Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 0TX is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Hutchison (Conservative and Unionist Party), Finn Swain (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John Henry Tagg (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.