Postcode ST5 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Wolstanton ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Porthill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Porthill is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.
Porthill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Porthill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Porthill is £41,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from ST5 8BB.
Porthill near ST5 8BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Longport | N/A | Walking directions to Longport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
| 0.3 mi | The Dingle | Small | Walking directions to The Dingle |
| 0.3 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 in Wolstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £449,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £181,250 |
| Terraced | 43 | £132,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wolstanton
In the ST5 8BB postcode area, located within Porthill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The co-operative food | High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0ER | Walking directions to The co-operative food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Morris Sqaure, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0EN | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.