Postcode ST5 2SS is located in an urban city, within the Town ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Newcastle Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 469.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Newcastle Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 469.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from ST5 2SS.
Newcastle Town near ST5 2SS 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 2.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £182,500 | £217 |
| Detached | 3 | £160,000 | £162 |
| Terraced | 24 | £124,250 | £158 |
| Flats | 12 | £72,500 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £125,000 | £140,250 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £64,950 | £133,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £112,500 | £132,500 | £99,975 |
| 2019 | £228,250 | £64,999 | £152,500 | £101,325 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £80,300 | £176,500 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £69,999 | £143,750 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £272,000 | £69,999 | £187,500 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £182,500 | £79,999 | £230,000 | £117,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £75,000 | £166,250 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £218,000 | £72,500 | £186,000 | £141,750 |
| 2026 | £160,000 | £135,000 | £205,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £113 | £157 | £113 |
| 2017 | £186 | £288 | £145 | £114 |
| 2018 | £189 | £147 | £168 | £128 |
| 2019 | £193 | £231 | £177 | £124 |
| 2020 | £190 | £403 | £171 | £115 |
| 2021 | £262 | £240 | £155 | £132 |
| 2022 | £261 | £237 | £183 | £144 |
| 2023 | £249 | £230 | £210 | £143 |
| 2024 | £274 | £170 | £203 | £146 |
| 2025 | £207 | £197 | £221 | £159 |
| 2026 | £153 | £209 | £236 | £157 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2SS.
In the ST5 2SS postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | News and Booze Express | Drayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TW | Walking directions to News and Booze Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for ST5 2SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Ann Duffy
Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheelagh Casey-Hulme
Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST5 2SS records about 469 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ST5 2SS in Newcastle Town is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to ST5 2SS, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic College (Requires improvement) and Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST5 2SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 2SS is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Ann Duffy (Reform UK) and Sheelagh Casey-Hulme (Labour Party).
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.