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ST5 2TG

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Overview

Postcode ST5 2TG 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 West & Cross Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 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 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.8%

Approximately 44.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from ST5 2TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2TG 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,438.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.09(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-27%)
Public order
7.19(+19%)
Other theft
4.58(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
80.65%
Indian
12
3.52%
Other White
12
3.52%
African
9
2.64%
Other
8
2.35%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
120
38.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
26.86%
No qualifications
44
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
39.55%
Owns outright
35
26.12%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.45%
Social rents from council
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Town

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £412,854.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£190,500
Terraced28£133,000
Flats18£68,750
Detached5£218,000

10 year median price trend in Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town.

Schools

In the ST5 2TG postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 2TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Giles' and St George's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableBlackfriars AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 2TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNews and Booze ExpressDrayton Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TWWalking directions to News and Booze Express
0.3 miAldiBlackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisonsGoose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miKeel Road StoresKeele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2LZWalking directions to Keel Road Stores

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 2TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Ann Duffy

Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sheelagh Casey-Hulme

Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardTownE05011432
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle West & Cross HeathE02006167
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 010FE01029599
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.