Postcode ST5 9BH is located in an urban city, within the Cross Heath ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Newcastle West & Cross Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 82.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £36,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 9BH.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 9BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longport located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £340,995.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £144,250 |
10 years price trend in Cross Heath
In the ST5 9BH postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.