Postcode insights

ST5 3EL

Devon Close

Clayton

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Detailed insights for ST5 3EL

Overview

Postcode ST5 3EL is located in an urban city, within the Clayton ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Clayton & Langdale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton & Langdale is £47,360 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
78.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Clayton & Langdale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Clayton & Langdale has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.8%

Approximately 78.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clayton & Langdale is £47,360 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from ST5 3EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton & Langdale near ST5 3EL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
2,599.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.9(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-26%)
Public order
5.54(-9%)
Other theft
3.08(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
89.07%
African
4
2.19%
Other White
4
2.19%
Irish
3
1.64%
Roma
2
1.09%
Total population: 183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
30.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
17.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.57%
Apprenticeship
17
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
55.3%
Social rents from council
31
23.48%
Owns outright
12
9.09%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.3%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Clayton

Median price£226,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £263K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Clayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£283,750£343
Semi-Detached27£225,000£257
Terraced3£138,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£136,500£118,750
2017£174,000£147,250£125,000
2018£271,000£147,750£122,000
2019£257,500£176,500£156,000
2020£330,000£160,250£138,500
2021£255,000£169,750£143,250
2022£240,000£202,000£50,656
2023£300,000£195,000£155,000
2024£315,000£192,500£190,000
2025£297,500£225,000£129,000
2026£240,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£163£125
2017£188£166£133
2018£230£167£117
2019£195£185£153
2020£261£174£153
2021£248£211£153
2022£259£227£59
2023£263£208£206
2024£304£225£215
2025£318£235£169
2026£269£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 3EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 3EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 2025The Poplars, Clayton Road, Newcastle, ST5 3ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
15 Aug 202524, Kingsbridge Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
14 Feb 202556, Windermere Road, Newcastle, ST5 3HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
27 Feb 2026104, Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3EJTerracedFreehold£165,000
11 Nov 202523, Windermere Road, Newcastle, ST5 3HQTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the ST5 3EL postcode area, located within Clayton & Langdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 3EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLangdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryClayton Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 3EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 3EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe co-operative foodWindermere Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3HHWalking directions to The co-operative food
0.2 miMorrisons DailyClayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miPremierAvon Close, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4ANWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miCo-op FoodHighfield Court, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3NEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Paul Malcolm Wood

Clayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardClaytonE05011417
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clayton & LangdaleE02006171
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 014AE01029549
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 3EL

Is ST5 3EL (Clayton & Langdale) safe?

The area around ST5 3EL records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3EL?

The median sale price around ST5 3EL in Clayton & Langdale is £226,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 3EL?

There are 7 schools close to ST5 3EL, including Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good), Langdale Primary School and Clayton Hall Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 3EL?

ST5 3EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 3EL (Clayton & Langdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 3EL is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Malcolm Wood (Reform UK).

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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.