Postcode ST5 6HJ is located in an urban city, within the Knutton ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Newcastle West & Cross Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 6HJ.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 6HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longport located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Knutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £220,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knutton
In the ST5 6HJ postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 6HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9AL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Cross Heath News | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ER | Walking directions to Cross Heath News |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.