Postcode insights

ST55 9SD

Merrial Street

Town

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Detailed insights for ST55 9SD

Overview

Postcode ST55 9SD 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 Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 469.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stubbs Walks.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
469
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Newcastle Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 469.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from ST55 9SD.

Flood risk

N/A

Newcastle Town near ST55 9SD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST55 9SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStubbs WalksMediumWalking directions to Stubbs Walks
0.4 miBrampton ParkMediumWalking directions to Brampton Park
0.3 miQueen Elizabeth II ParkSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Park

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
1,696 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
221.42(+472%)
Anti-social behaviour
115.43(+972%)
Shoplifting
94.34(+984%)
Public order
75.47(+1145%)
Other theft
36.63(+544%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
53.22%
African
46
8.97%
Indian
42
8.19%
Pakistani
27
5.26%
Chinese
25
4.87%
Total population: 513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
243
48.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
130
26.21%
No qualifications
46
9.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
6.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
5.44%
Total 16+ residents: 496

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
51.46%
Owns outright
41
23.98%
Other social rented
18
10.53%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.02%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.09%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Town

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£92K – £160K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£182,500£217
Detached3£160,000£162
Terraced24£124,250£158
Flats12£72,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST55 9SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST55 9SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202526, Ironmarket, Newcastle, ST5 1RHOtherFreehold£190,000
09 Feb 202618 - 18A, High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1RATerracedFreehold£90,000
02 Apr 202614, West Brampton, Newcastle, ST5 2BBTerracedFreehold£92,000
25 Mar 20251, Church Street, Newcastle, ST5 1QSOtherFreehold£131,000
02 May 202534, High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1QLOtherFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the ST55 9SD postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST55 9SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHassell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableBlackfriars AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST55 9SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST55 9SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYoggiIronmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1RWWalking directions to Yoggi
0.2 miLidlLower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAldiBlackfriars Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sLiverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miMorrisonsGoose Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 3HYWalking directions to Morrisons

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 ST55 9SD, 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 TownE02006168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 011EE01029604
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about ST55 9SD

Is ST55 9SD (Newcastle Town) safe?

The area around ST55 9SD records about 469 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST55 9SD?

The median sale price around ST55 9SD in Newcastle Town is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST55 9SD?

There are 16 schools close to ST55 9SD, including Hassell Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic College (Requires improvement) and Blackfriars Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST55 9SD?

ST55 9SD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST55 9SD (Newcastle Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST55 9SD 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).

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.