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ST5 7NA

Farcroft Avenue

Holditch & Chesterton

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Detailed insights for ST5 7NA

Overview

Postcode ST5 7NA is located in an urban city, within the Holditch & Chesterton area of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bradwell area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year. The median sale price in Holditch & Chesterton is £146,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £182,500. The nearest station is Longport, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Chesterton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bradwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,390 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bradwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 7NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradwell near ST5 7NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 7NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChesterton ParkMediumWalking directions to Chesterton Park

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
6,442.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.12(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.31(+61%)
Other crime
4.62(+123%)
Public order
4.62(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.04(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
89.5%
Other White
22
5.5%
Other Asian
6
1.5%
Caribbean
4
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
31.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
30.52%
Social rents from council
30
19.48%
Owns outright
25
16.23%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.34%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Holditch & Chesterton

Median price: £146,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £183K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Holditch & Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£240,000£258
Semi-Detached18£160,000£196
Terraced17£120,000£144
Flats1£49,000£103

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holditch & Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£108,000£85,251
2017£149,950£97,750£81,000
2018£145,000£107,500£88,750
2019£170,000£133,500£88,000
2020£175,000£125,000£91,500
2021£165,000£132,475£118,700
2022£218,000£155,000£120,000
2023£184,000£152,000£115,000
2024£210,000£165,000£130,000
2025£190,000£147,500£125,000
2026£240,000£190,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£118£102
2017£163£119£104
2018£153£124£102
2019£168£161£112
2020£189£141£108
2021£192£171£133
2022£211£188£130
2023£268£172£134
2024£221£204£145
2025£188£182£142
2026£258£254£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holditch & Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holditch & Chesterton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 7NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 7NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202574, Heath Street, Newcastle, ST5 7NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
30 Apr 202568, Willard Close, Newcastle, ST5 7NBDetachedFreehold£255,000
05 Dec 202528, Wolstanton Road, Newcastle, ST5 7LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,500
29 Aug 202511, Wolstanton Road, Newcastle, ST5 7LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,810
04 Jul 20254, Wolstanton Road, Newcastle, ST5 7LXDetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the ST5 7NA postcode area, located within Bradwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST5 7NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryChurchfields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.2 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondaryChesterton Community Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST5 7NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 7NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda ExpressTalke Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7PJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miHeron FoodsHanbridge Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8HXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodLondon Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7DYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miCo-op FoodHanbridge Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8HXWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

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 7NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Lee Chamberlain

Holditch & Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Wayne Barber

Holditch & Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BradwellE02006163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 006EE01029558
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 7NA

Is ST5 7NA (Bradwell) safe?

The area around ST5 7NA records about 51 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 other crime.

What is the average house price near ST5 7NA?

The median sale price around ST5 7NA in Holditch & Chesterton is £146,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 7NA?

There are 7 schools close to ST5 7NA, including Churchfields Primary School (Good), Chesterton Primary School (Good) and Chesterton Community Sports College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST5 7NA?

ST5 7NA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,390 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 7NA (Bradwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 7NA is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jon Lee Chamberlain (Reform UK) and Wayne Barber (Reform UK).