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ST5 2FB

Orme Road

Town

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Detailed insights for ST5 2FB

Overview

Postcode ST5 2FB 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 West & Cross Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.8%

Approximately 44.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from ST5 2FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2FB 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 2FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miQueen Elizabeth II ParkSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,438.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.09(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-27%)
Public order
7.19(+19%)
Other theft
4.58(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
80.65%
Indian
12
3.52%
Other White
12
3.52%
African
9
2.64%
Other
8
2.35%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
120
38.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
26.86%
No qualifications
44
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
39.55%
Owns outright
35
26.12%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.45%
Social rents from council
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Town

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£92K – £160K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£182,500£217
Detached3£160,000£162
Terraced24£124,250£158
Flats12£72,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£125,000£140,250£95,000
2017£220,000£64,950£133,000£97,000
2018£235,000£112,500£132,500£99,975
2019£228,250£64,999£152,500£101,325
2020£227,500£80,300£176,500£95,000
2021£322,500£69,999£143,750£100,000
2022£272,000£69,999£187,500£120,000
2023£182,500£79,999£230,000£117,000
2024£280,000£75,000£166,250£120,000
2025£218,000£72,500£186,000£141,750
2026£160,000£135,000£205,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£113£157£113
2017£186£288£145£114
2018£189£147£168£128
2019£193£231£177£124
2020£190£403£171£115
2021£262£240£155£132
2022£261£237£183£144
2023£249£230£210£143
2024£274£170£203£146
2025£207£197£221£159
2026£153£209£236£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 2025Apartment 63, Orme House, 1, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2FBFlatsLeasehold£55,000
26 Aug 2025Apartment 56, Orme House, 1, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2FBFlatsLeasehold£52,500
26 Aug 2025Apartment 19, Orme House, 1, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2FBFlatsLeasehold£50,000
28 Jul 2025Apartment 12, Orme House, 1, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2FBFlatsLeasehold£54,000
19 Feb 2025Apartment 18, Orme House, 1, Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2FBFlatsLeasehold£50,000

Schools

In the ST5 2FB postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHassell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 2FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNews and Booze ExpressDrayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TWWalking directions to News and Booze Express
0.1 miAldiBlackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miTesco ExpressKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMorrisonsGoose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 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 2FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Ann Duffy

Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sheelagh Casey-Hulme

Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardTownE05011432
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle West & Cross HeathE02006167
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 010FE01029599
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2019-11-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 2FB

Is ST5 2FB (Newcastle West & Cross Heath) safe?

The area around ST5 2FB records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST5 2FB?

The median sale price around ST5 2FB in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 2FB?

There are 18 schools close to ST5 2FB, 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 2FB?

ST5 2FB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 2FB (Newcastle West & Cross Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 2FB is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Ann Duffy (Reform UK) and Sheelagh Casey-Hulme (Labour 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.