Postcode ST5 6PW is located in an urban city, within the Silverdale ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Newcastle West & Cross Heath area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 2.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Silverdale Park.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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 6PW.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 6PW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Silverdale Park | Small | Walking directions to Silverdale Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 (about £204 per square foot) in Silverdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £302,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £155,000 | £187 |
| Terraced | 15 | £142,089 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,250 | £121,500 | £84,250 |
| 2017 | £162,000 | £107,500 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £242,500 | £128,000 | £109,500 |
| 2019 | £238,000 | £108,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £181,250 | £120,000 | £101,000 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £122,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £140,000 | £123,000 |
| 2023 | £223,750 | £162,000 | £123,000 |
| 2024 | £266,000 | £137,500 | £126,000 |
| 2025 | £206,900 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £145,000 | £142,089 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £139 | £102 |
| 2017 | £178 | £143 | £103 |
| 2018 | £187 | £147 | £124 |
| 2019 | £199 | £129 | £135 |
| 2020 | £192 | £139 | £121 |
| 2021 | £217 | £161 | £133 |
| 2022 | £236 | £177 | £144 |
| 2023 | £257 | £201 | £142 |
| 2024 | £249 | £164 | £155 |
| 2025 | £265 | £186 | £175 |
| 2026 | £216 | £186 | £172 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 6PW.
In the ST5 6PW postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 6PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Earl Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6NF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | The Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6JN | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Anthony Sparks
Silverdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Martyn Trevor Ashworth
Silverdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST5 6PW records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around ST5 6PW in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £162,750 (about £204 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to ST5 6PW, including Silverdale Primary Academy (Good), Knutton St Marys CofE Academy (Good) and Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST5 6PW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 6PW is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ian Anthony Sparks (Reform UK) and Martyn Trevor Ashworth (Reform UK).
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.