Postcode ST5 2NF 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 Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 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 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 63.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 2NF.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2NF 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 2.4 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 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 2NF postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Keel Road Stores | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZ | Walking directions to Keel Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | News and Booze Express | Drayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TW | Walking directions to News and Booze Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.