Postcode insights

ST5 2QD

Naples Drive

Thistleberry

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Detailed insights for ST5 2QD

Overview

Postcode ST5 2QD is located in an urban city, within the Thistleberry ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Westlands & Seabridge area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westlands & Seabridge is £58,635 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Westlands & Seabridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westlands & Seabridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westlands & Seabridge is £58,635 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from ST5 2QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Westlands & Seabridge near ST5 2QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,266.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.24(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.08(-25%)
Public order
4.71(-22%)
Other crime
2.69(+30%)
Other theft
2.69(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
85.61%
Pakistani
15
5.26%
Other
10
3.51%
Chinese
4
1.4%
Other Asian
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
46.64%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.79%
No qualifications
34
13.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
62.79%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202611, Lugano Close, Newcastle, ST5 2QFDetachedFreehold£320,000
29 Apr 20254, Geneva Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
29 Aug 20258, Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
14 Mar 202524, Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2PPDetachedFreehold£675,000
28 Oct 202557, Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the ST5 2QD postcode area, located within Westlands & Seabridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 2QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableEdenhurst Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryNewcastle AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 2QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLodeys SupermarketParis Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QXWalking directions to Lodeys Supermarket

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 2QD, 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)Westlands & SeabridgeE02006172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 015EE01029601
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 2QD

Is ST5 2QD (Westlands & Seabridge) safe?

The area around ST5 2QD records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near ST5 2QD?

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

What schools are near ST5 2QD?

There are 11 schools close to ST5 2QD, including Westlands Primary School, Edenhurst Preparatory School and Newcastle Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 2QD?

ST5 2QD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 2QD (Westlands & Seabridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 2QD 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.