Postcode ST5 9DJ is located in an urban city, within the Cross Heath area of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bradwell area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year. The median sale price in Cross Heath is £179,750 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,500 and £215,000. The nearest station is Longport, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.
Bradwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,295 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Bradwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 9DJ.
Bradwell near ST5 9DJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
| 0.4 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £179,750 (about £207 per square foot) in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £331,550.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £255,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £183,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 14 | £140,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £123,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £167,500 | £131,500 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £187,750 | £130,000 | £117,425 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £145,995 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £154,000 | £117,000 |
| 2021 | £269,000 | £155,000 | £128,000 |
| 2022 | £279,500 | £195,000 | £149,999 |
| 2023 | £277,500 | £194,000 | £153,000 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £175,500 | £149,225 |
| 2025 | £248,500 | £198,250 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £195,000 | £183,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £142 | £116 |
| 2017 | £179 | £154 | £121 |
| 2018 | £185 | £156 | £148 |
| 2019 | £210 | £158 | £148 |
| 2020 | £203 | £187 | £168 |
| 2021 | £220 | £193 | £167 |
| 2022 | £224 | £226 | £177 |
| 2023 | £245 | £210 | £192 |
| 2024 | £254 | £206 | £173 |
| 2025 | £245 | £220 | £199 |
| 2026 | £263 | £220 | £181 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 9DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 74, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 98, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 83, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,500 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 55, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 10, Quinton Grove, Newcastle, ST5 9DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the ST5 9DJ postcode area, located within Bradwell, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Orme Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
The Orme Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jun 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Merryfields School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2014. | |
Merryfields School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hempstalls Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
Hempstalls Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST5 9DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milehouse Food & Wine | Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9JZ | Walking directions to Milehouse Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST5 9DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Saxton
Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Harrison
Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST5 9DJ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST5 9DJ in Cross Heath is £179,750 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST5 9DJ, including The Orme Academy (Good), Merryfields School (Good) and Hempstalls Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ST5 9DJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,295 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 9DJ is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher Saxton (Reform UK) and Mark Harrison (Reform UK).