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ST5 2EQ

Friarswood Road

Westlands

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Detailed insights for ST5 2EQ

Overview

Postcode ST5 2EQ is located in an urban city, within the Westlands ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Clayton & Langdale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton & Langdale is £47,360 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stubbs Walks.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Clayton & Langdale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Clayton & Langdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clayton & Langdale is £47,360 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from ST5 2EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton & Langdale near ST5 2EQ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 2EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStubbs WalksMediumWalking directions to Stubbs Walks
0.2 miQueen Elizabeth II ParkSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
2,866.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.66(-83%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-38%)
Burglary
3.7(-9%)
Other theft
2.22(-61%)
Vehicle crime
2.22(-66%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
81.67%
Other White
16
4.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.78%
Other Asian
8
2.22%
Indian
6
1.67%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
38.41%
Level 3 (A level)
101
30.79%
No qualifications
37
11.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.23%
Apprenticeship
20
6.1%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
30.95%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.86%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.76%
Other social rented
7
4.17%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Westlands

Median price£267,250
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £388K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £267,250 (about £241 per square foot) in Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £817,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£447,500£310
Semi-Detached34£237,500£229
Terraced10£179,250£194
Flats12£127,500£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£95,000£219,975£117,500
2017£360,000£90,000£220,975£170,000
2018£343,000£130,000£224,500£130,000
2019£372,500£91,000£225,950£135,500
2020£365,000£95,000£218,750£174,000
2021£399,975£122,500£250,000£142,500
2022£415,000£110,000£262,000£175,000
2023£427,500£115,000£270,000£161,000
2024£450,000£262,500£245,000£145,500
2025£452,500£205,000£230,000£165,000
2026£405,000£98,500£265,000£173,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£168£186£122
2017£233£141£188£142
2018£237£167£187£141
2019£235£158£200£155
2020£257£211£211£165
2021£256£163£217£167
2022£305£155£245£178
2023£292£159£246£191
2024£306£327£243£178
2025£285£309£231£188
2026£295£144£246£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202649, Friarswood Road, Newcastle, ST5 2EETerracedFreehold£173,500
05 Sept 202511, Friarswood Road, Newcastle, ST5 2EETerracedFreehold£129,000
04 Jul 2025Apartment 17, Kingsley Hall, Lymewood Close, Newcastle, ST5 2DUFlatsLeasehold£205,000
26 Jun 2025Apartment 1, Kingsley Hall, Lymewood Close, Newcastle, ST5 2DUFlatsLeasehold£165,000
02 Apr 20263, Lymewood Close, Newcastle, ST5 2DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the ST5 2EQ postcode area, located within Clayton & Langdale, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 2EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBlackfriars AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Giles' and St George's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHassell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 2EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsGoose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miAldiBlackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miNews and Booze ExpressDrayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TWWalking directions to News and Booze Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidlLower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RSWalking directions to Lidl

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 2EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Mary Heesom

Westlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Mark Edward Holland

Westlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon John Tagg

Westlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardWestlandsE05011434
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clayton & LangdaleE02006171
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 014EE01029605
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 2EQ

Is ST5 2EQ (Clayton & Langdale) safe?

The area around ST5 2EQ records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near ST5 2EQ?

The median sale price around ST5 2EQ in Clayton & Langdale is £267,250 (about £241 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 2EQ?

There are 17 schools close to ST5 2EQ, including Blackfriars Academy (Outstanding), St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy (Good) and Hassell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 2EQ?

ST5 2EQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 2EQ (Clayton & Langdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 2EQ is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gillian Mary Heesom (Conservative and Unionist Party), Mark Edward Holland (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon John Tagg (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.