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ST5 3BE

Five Oaks Close

Westlands

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Detailed insights for ST5 3BE

Overview

Postcode ST5 3BE is located in an urban city, within the Westlands area of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Westlands & Seabridge area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westlands & Seabridge is £58,635 per year. The median sale price in Westlands is £277,500 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,125 and £389,000. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Westlands & Seabridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,115 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Westlands & Seabridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from ST5 3BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Westlands & Seabridge near ST5 3BE 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
1,092.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.7(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.01(-63%)
Other theft
2.01(-65%)
Public order
2.01(-67%)
Burglary
2.01(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
69.67%
Indian
43
12.91%
Other Asian
19
5.71%
Chinese
8
2.4%
Pakistani
8
2.4%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
49.26%
No qualifications
39
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.74%
Apprenticeship
18
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
66.93%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.71%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Westlands

Median price: £277,500
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £389K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £244 per square foot) in Westlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £717,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£433,750£318
Semi-Detached40£252,500£226
Flats14£188,875£213
Terraced16£187,250£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£95,000£219,975£117,500
2017£360,000£90,000£220,975£170,000
2018£343,000£130,000£224,500£130,000
2019£372,500£91,000£225,950£135,500
2020£365,000£95,000£218,750£174,000
2021£399,975£122,500£250,000£142,500
2022£415,000£110,000£262,000£175,000
2023£427,500£115,000£270,000£161,000
2024£450,000£262,500£245,000£145,500
2025£448,750£229,750£240,000£173,500
2026£442,500£98,500£250,000£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£168£186£122
2017£233£141£188£142
2018£237£167£187£141
2019£235£158£200£155
2020£257£211£211£165
2021£256£163£217£167
2022£305£155£245£178
2023£292£159£246£191
2024£306£327£243£178
2025£285£322£235£189
2026£305£144£224£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 3BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 3BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 20261, Alderney Close, Newcastle, ST5 3PWDetachedFreehold£535,000
26 Jun 202512, Allensway, Newcastle, ST5 3SYDetachedFreehold£645,000
30 Jun 202511, Forest Close, Newcastle, ST5 3BGDetachedFreehold£535,000
13 Nov 2025Flat 3, Seabridge Hall, 225, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5 3LSFlatsLeasehold£325,000
05 Nov 2025188, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5 3LSDetachedFreehold£665,000

Schools

In the ST5 3BE postcode area, located within Westlands & Seabridge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST5 3BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimarySeabridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimaryLangdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

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 3BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Mary Heesom

Westlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Mark Edward Holland

Westlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon John Tagg

Westlands - 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
WardWestlandsE05011434
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westlands & SeabridgeE02006172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 015GE01029608
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 3BE

Is ST5 3BE (Westlands & Seabridge) safe?

The area around ST5 3BE records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3BE?

The median sale price around ST5 3BE in Westlands is £277,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 3BE?

There are 3 schools close to ST5 3BE, including Seabridge Primary School (Good), Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Langdale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST5 3BE?

ST5 3BE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 3BE (Westlands & Seabridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 3BE is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gillian Mary Heesom (Conservative and Unionist Party), Mark Edward Holland (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon John Tagg (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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