Postcode ST5 8BL 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 94.4 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from ST5 8BL.
Porthill near ST5 8BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Wolstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £130,000 |
10 years price trend in Wolstanton
In the ST5 8BL postcode area, located within Porthill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.