Postcode ST5 2BQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 487.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brampton Park.
Newcastle Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 487.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 89 ft away from ST5 2BQ.
Newcastle Town near ST5 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longport located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brampton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queen Elizabeth II Park | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £412,854.
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 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £184,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £141,750 |
10 year median price trend in Town
In the ST5 2BQ postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Yoggi | Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RW | Walking directions to Yoggi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Cross Heath News | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ER | Walking directions to Cross Heath News |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.