Postcode insights

ST5 8EZ

Ashcroft Road

Bradwell

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Detailed insights for ST5 8EZ

Overview

Postcode ST5 8EZ is located in an urban city, within the Bradwell ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bradwell area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bradwell Lodge Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bradwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bradwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 8EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradwell near ST5 8EZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST5 8EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Longport

N/A

Walking directions to Longport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 8EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBradwell Lodge ParkSmallWalking directions to Bradwell Lodge Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
6,337.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.78(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.95(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.79(-7%)
Public order
4.76(-21%)
Other theft
4.08(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
93.58%
Other Asian
7
2.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.92%
Bangladeshi
2
0.61%
Chinese
2
0.61%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.09%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.75%
No qualifications
43
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
53.24%
Owns with a mortgage
58
41.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.88%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Bradwell

Median price£187,750
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £230K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £187,750 (about £206 per square foot) in Bradwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£273,000£269
Semi-Detached68£188,750£209
Terraced19£130,000£162
Flats6£102,475£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£91,000£124,475£106,000
2017£198,000£75,500£130,000£96,498
2018£186,000£82,000£134,475£95,725
2019£182,000£84,500£130,000£113,000
2020£208,998£90,000£140,000£110,000
2021£229,975£93,750£149,975£120,000
2022£277,500£91,500£165,000£132,000
2023£247,500£105,000£155,000£138,250
2024£285,995£92,000£188,750£130,000
2025£290,498£105,000£200,000£137,000
2026£276,500£99,950£175,500£131,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£169£148£116
2017£187£130£165£119
2018£213£157£157£118
2019£200£146£157£119
2020£216£152£163£135
2021£230£148£178£137
2022£253£148£199£164
2023£255£165£196£157
2024£259£174£212£161
2025£266£153£213£157
2026£272£172£204£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bradwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 8EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 8EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202511, Ashcroft Road, Newcastle, ST5 8EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
05 Dec 20251, Ashcroft Close, Newcastle, ST5 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
30 Apr 2026244, Dimsdale Parade West, Newcastle, ST5 8EASemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
24 Nov 2025216, Dimsdale Parade West, Newcastle, ST5 8EASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Mar 2025230, Dimsdale Parade West, Newcastle, ST5 8EASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the ST5 8EZ postcode area, located within Bradwell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST5 8EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySun Academy BradwellAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableKaleidoscope SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChurchfields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 8EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 8EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHeron FoodsHanbridge Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8HXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 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 (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,490

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 8EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Joshua Simpson

Bradwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Glenn Michael Tift

Bradwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Pamela Jellyman

Bradwell - 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
WardBradwellE05011416
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BradwellE02006163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 006CE01029539
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 8EZ

Is ST5 8EZ (Bradwell) safe?

The area around ST5 8EZ records about 50 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST5 8EZ?

The median sale price around ST5 8EZ in Bradwell is £187,750 (about £206 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 8EZ?

There are 13 schools close to ST5 8EZ, including Sun Academy Bradwell (Good), Kaleidoscope School (Good) and Churchfields Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST5 8EZ?

The closest station to ST5 8EZ is Longport, about 1,345 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST5 8EZ?

ST5 8EZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,776 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST5 8EZ (Bradwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 8EZ is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Joshua Simpson (Reform UK), Glenn Michael Tift (Reform UK) and Pamela Jellyman (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.