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ST5 2NN

Wesley Place

Thistleberry

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Detailed insights for ST5 2NN

Overview

Postcode ST5 2NN 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 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 Longport, about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 2NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2NN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,577.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.16(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.45(+81%)
Public order
6.81(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-20%)
Other theft
5.35(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
85.36%
Indian
13
4.05%
Other White
11
3.43%
African
6
1.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.56%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
24.42%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
26.15%
Other social rented
34
26.15%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.08%
Social rents from council
13
10%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Thistleberry

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £319K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Thistleberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thistleberry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£269
Semi-Detached19£250,000£263
Terraced10£162,500£171
Flats6£117,500£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thistleberry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thistleberry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£100,000£171,500£89,550
2017£245,500£90,000£174,000£102,500
2018£214,975£96,750£185,000£111,000
2019£243,750£90,500£189,975£128,000
2020£320,000£98,000£216,000£132,500
2021£284,975£96,500£195,000£130,000
2022£289,995£100,000£205,995£142,750
2023£299,995£100,000£220,000£188,495
2024£275,000£110,000£219,500£160,000
2025£290,000£120,000£257,250£146,000
2026£322,500£115,000£180,000£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thistleberry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thistleberry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£164£168£115
2017£201£158£174£132
2018£207£176£185£147
2019£214£157£177£134
2020£202£169£197£166
2021£226£175£210£153
2022£247£179£252£187
2023£269£191£230£196
2024£237£191£228£190
2025£265£214£254£182
2026£271£232£229£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thistleberry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202553, St Patricks Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
28 Feb 202542, St Patricks Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
01 May 202531, St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2PATerracedFreehold£145,000
26 Sept 202512, St Martins Road, Newcastle, ST5 2NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
07 Mar 20252, Millbank Place, Newcastle, ST5 2PFTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the ST5 2NN postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 2NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBlackfriars AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 2NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKeel Road StoresKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZWalking directions to Keel Road Stores
0.3 miTesco ExpressKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNews and Booze ExpressDrayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TWWalking directions to News and Booze Express
0.4 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 2NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joan Ann Whieldon

Thistleberry - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Beeston

Thistleberry - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardThistleberryE05011431
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle West & Cross HeathE02006167
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 010EE01029598
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 2NN

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

The area around ST5 2NN records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2NN?

The median sale price around ST5 2NN in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £282,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 2NN?

There are 15 schools close to ST5 2NN, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy (Good) and Blackfriars Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 2NN?

ST5 2NN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,440 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 2NN is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Joan Ann Whieldon (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Beeston (Conservative and Unionist 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.