Postcode ST5 9BL 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.8 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 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.8% 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 9BL.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 9BL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £340,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £274,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £198,750 |
| Terraced | 16 | £149,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cross Heath
In the ST5 9BL postcode area, located within Newcastle West & Cross Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9AL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Cross Heath News | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ER | Walking directions to Cross Heath News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Milehouse Food & Wine | Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9JZ | Walking directions to Milehouse Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.