Postcode ST5 2GE is located in an urban city, within the Thistleberry 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 moderate crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 2GE.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2GE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £262,250 in Thistleberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £259,750 |
| Terraced | 11 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thistleberry
In the ST5 2GE postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Keel Road Stores | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZ | Walking directions to Keel Road Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.