Postcode ST5 6HW 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 91.4 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 2.0 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 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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 6HW.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 6HW 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Knutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knutton
In the ST5 6HW postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 6HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9AL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for ST5 6HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Paul Shaw
Knutton - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.