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ST5 0UU

Lowfield Drive

Wolstanton

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Detailed insights for ST5 0UU

Overview

Postcode ST5 0UU is located in an urban city, within the Wolstanton ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the May Bank area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in May Bank is £53,483 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

May Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

May Bank has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in May Bank is £53,483 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from ST5 0UU.

Flood risk

No risk

May Bank near ST5 0UU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 0UU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWolstanton MarshMediumWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh
0.3 miWolstanton MarshMediumWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh
0.4 miWolstanton MarshSmallWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
1,908.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.9(-51%)
Other theft
6.1(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-60%)
Public order
3.66(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.05(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
98.69%
Indian
1
0.44%
Caribbean
1
0.44%
Irish
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
Apprenticeship
19
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
43.8%
Other social rented
31
25.62%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.01%
Social rents from council
7
5.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0UU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 0UU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20252, Eltham Gardens, Newcastle, ST5 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
21 Mar 20259, Downing Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
14 Feb 202514, Stratford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,000
27 Mar 202625, Highfield Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0JPTerracedFreehold£158,500
06 Feb 202611, Barrington Court, Newcastle, ST5 0JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 0UU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMay Bank Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Wulstan's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 0UU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaHighfield Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0AYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons DailyOxford Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miMorrisons Daily52-56 High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0UU, 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)May BankE02006166
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 009BE01029579
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 0UU

Is ST5 0UU (May Bank) safe?

The area around ST5 0UU records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST5 0UU?

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

What schools are near ST5 0UU?

There are 13 schools close to ST5 0UU, including May Bank Infants' School (Good), St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 0UU?

ST5 0UU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 0UU (May Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 0UU 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.