Postcode ST5 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Town 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 177.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 11,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.5% 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 of residents in Newcastle Town is £34,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from ST5 1LB.
Newcastle Town near ST5 1LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stubbs Walks | Medium | Walking directions to Stubbs Walks |
| 0.2 mi | Brampton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £427,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £184,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Town
In the ST5 1LB postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Etruria Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.