Postcode ST5 2PQ 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 2.3 miles away. There are 7 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 2PQ.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2PQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longport located about 2.3 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 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 2PQ postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | News and Booze Express | Drayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TW | Walking directions to News and Booze Express |
| 0.3 mi | Keel Road Stores | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZ | Walking directions to Keel Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.