Postcode insights

ST5 4EL

Beechwood Close

Swynnerton & Oulton

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Detailed insights for ST5 4EL

Overview

Postcode ST5 4EL is located in an urban city, within the Swynnerton & Oulton ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from ST5 4EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton near ST5 4EL 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
1,587 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.81(-38%)
Public order
8.45(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.61(-57%)
Vehicle crime
3.84(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
92.94%
Indian
6
2.23%
Irish
5
1.86%
Other Asian
4
1.49%
Other White
3
1.12%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
39.83%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.21%
No qualifications
30
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.96%
Apprenticeship
15
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
57.26%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.61%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.71%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Swynnerton & Oulton

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £415K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Swynnerton & Oulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£410,000£307
Semi-Detached18£242,625£285
Terraced9£182,000£220
Flats4£125,500£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swynnerton & Oulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319,995£205,000£179,950£177,950
2017£290,000£121,000£179,950£178,950
2018£286,498£93,000£182,500£154,000
2019£275,000£89,250£206,500£178,000
2020£336,000£165,000£175,000£137,500
2021£369,950£122,500£210,000£185,000
2022£413,000£93,250£230,000£190,250
2023£332,500£242,000£267,500£212,000
2024£355,000£100,000£227,500£214,000
2025£389,000£123,000£280,000£209,000
2026£402,500£135,000£237,500£159,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£182£217£216
2017£224£192£217£206
2018£225£187£200£169
2019£222£168£214£175
2020£233£185£219£154
2021£248£187£217£189
2022£289£197£281£203
2023£283£222£262£253
2024£279£241£247£259
2025£303£272£275£220
2026£351£224£284£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swynnerton & Oulton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 4EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 4EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 202518, Broome Hill, Newcastle, ST5 4DJDetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Jun 202511, Moss Rise, Newcastle, ST5 4DPDetachedFreehold£227,000
09 May 2025129, Northwood Lane, Newcastle, ST5 4BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Mar 2025160, Northwood Lane, Newcastle, ST5 4BZDetachedFreehold£487,500
21 Mar 2025119, Northwood Lane, Newcastle, ST5 4BZDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the ST5 4EL postcode area, located within Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 4EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miSecondaryClayton Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryOakhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 4EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNorthwood Lane StoresWoodside Crescent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4BWWalking directions to Northwood Lane Stores
0.5 miCo-op FoodWestbury Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4LYWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,474
Band B£1,720
Band C£1,965
Band D£2,211
Band E£2,702
Band F£3,193
Band G£3,685
Band H£4,422

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 4EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Anthony Nixon

Swynnerton & Oulton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Roy Arthur James

Swynnerton & Oulton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardSwynnerton & OultonE05010499
ParishSwynnertonE04012927
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barlaston, Tittensor & SwynnertonE02006189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 002DE01029748
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 4EL

Is ST5 4EL (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) safe?

The area around ST5 4EL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near ST5 4EL?

The median sale price around ST5 4EL in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £310,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 4EL?

There are 7 schools close to ST5 4EL, including Clayton Hall Academy (Good), St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School (Good) and Oakhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST5 4EL?

ST5 4EL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 4EL (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST5 4EL is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Anthony Nixon (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roy Arthur James (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.