Postcode ST5 1JE 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 high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stubbs Walks.
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.
Newcastle Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from ST5 1JE.
Newcastle Town near ST5 1JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stubbs Walks | Medium | Walking directions to Stubbs Walks |
| 0.1 mi | Brampton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in May Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £237,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £148,750 |
| Detached | 11 | £387,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,000 |
10 year median price trend in May Bank
In the ST5 1JE postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 1JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | V & Ms Newsagent & Off-Licence | 57-59 George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1JU | Walking directions to V & Ms Newsagent & Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Yoggi | Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RW | Walking directions to Yoggi |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Etruria Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST5 1JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Hutchison
May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Finn Swain
May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
John Henry Tagg
May Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.