Postcode ST5 2JY 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 high crime levels, with around 74.4 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 Longport located about 2.6 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 high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from ST5 2JY.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2JY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £259,995 in Thistleberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thistleberry
In the ST5 2JY postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Keel Road Stores | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZ | Walking directions to Keel Road Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | News and Booze Express | Drayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TW | Walking directions to News and Booze Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lodeys Supermarket | Paris Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QX | Walking directions to Lodeys Supermarket |
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.