Postcode ST5 8NZ is located in an urban city, within the Bradwell ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Porthill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porthill is £43,943 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Dingle.
Porthill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Porthill has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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 per household in Porthill is £43,943 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from ST5 8NZ.
Porthill near ST5 8NZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Longport | N/A | Walking directions to Longport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Dingle | Small | Walking directions to The Dingle |
| 0.1 mi | Bradwell Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Bradwell Lodge Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £273,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £188,750 | £209 |
| Terraced | 19 | £130,000 | £162 |
| Flats | 6 | £102,475 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 8NZ.
In the ST5 8NZ postcode area, located within Porthill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 8NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The co-operative food | High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0ER | Walking directions to The co-operative food |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Morris Sqaure, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0EN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Joshua Simpson
Bradwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Glenn Michael Tift
Bradwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Pamela Jellyman
Bradwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST5 8NZ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ST5 8NZ in Porthill is £187,750 (about £206 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST5 8NZ, including Kaleidoscope School (Good), Oaklands Nursery School (Outstanding) and Ellison Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST5 8NZ is Longport, about 796 m away.
ST5 8NZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,634 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 8NZ 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).
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.