Postcode ST5 2TP 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, about 26% 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 Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Park.
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.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% 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 per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from ST5 2TP.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 2TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 2TP.
In the ST5 2TP postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 2TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Keele Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 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 | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2TP, 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 2TP records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around ST5 2TP in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to ST5 2TP, including St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy (Good), Blackfriars Academy (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST5 2TP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,004 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 2TP 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.