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ST5 1NS

Town

Newcastle-under-Lyme

England / West Midlands / Newcastle-under-Lyme / Newcastle Town / Town / ST5 1NS

Overview

Postcode ST5 1NS 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 173.4 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lyme Valley Parkway.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

23.8%

Approximately 23.8% 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 of residents in Newcastle Town is £34,700 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from ST5 1NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle Town near ST5 1NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miLyme Valley ParkwayLarge
0.1 miStubbs WalksMedium

Property prices in Town

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £132,850 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £427,950.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£280,000
Flats14£75,000
Semi-Detached12£177,250
Terraced39£127,500

10 years price trend in Town

Schools

In the ST5 1NS postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNewcastle-under-Lyme SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHassell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHarpfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miMorrisonsGoose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY
0.4 miV & Ms Newsagent & Off-Licence57-59 George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1JU
0.4 miALDIBlackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY
0.4 miYoggiIronmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.