Postcode ST5 9BS 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 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Brampton Park.
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 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Newcastle West & Cross Heath is £41,499 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 9BS.
Newcastle West & Cross Heath near ST5 9BS 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £319,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £198,750 |
| Terraced | 17 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cross Heath
In the ST5 9BS 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 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cross Heath News | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9ER | Walking directions to Cross Heath News |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9AL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.