Postcode ST5 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Westlands 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 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.
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.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from ST5 2HS.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen Elizabeth II Park | Small | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £452,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £143,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westlands
In the ST5 2HS postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | News and Booze Express | Drayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TW | Walking directions to News and Booze Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Goose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.