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ST5 9DL

Purser Crescent

Cross Heath

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Overview

Postcode ST5 9DL 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Bradwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bradwell is £46,204 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST5 9DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bradwell near ST5 9DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST5 9DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWolstanton MarshMediumWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh
0.4 miWolstanton MarshSmallWalking directions to Wolstanton Marsh

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
2,878.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.56(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.04(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.1(-37%)
Other theft
2.05(-64%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
91.88%
Other White
6
1.95%
African
3
0.97%
Caribbean
3
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.97%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
31.71%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
33.93%
Owns outright
28
25%
Social rents from council
19
16.96%
Other social rented
19
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.36%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Cross Heath

Median price: £179,750
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £138K – £215K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£255,000£263
Semi-Detached29£183,000£220
Terraced14£140,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cross Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cross Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 9DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST5 9DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202674, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
20 Feb 202698, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
25 Mar 202683, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,500
22 Jul 202555, Hassam Parade, Newcastle, ST5 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
28 Nov 202557, St Georges Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the ST5 9DL postcode area, located within Bradwell, there are 7 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for ST5 9DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryThe Orme AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miNot applicableMerryfields SchoolAcademy special converter
0.4 miPrimaryHempstalls Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST5 9DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST5 9DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMilehouse Food & WineMilehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9JZWalking directions to Milehouse Food & Wine
0.5 miThe co-operative foodHigh Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0ERWalking directions to The co-operative food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,853
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,669

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST5 9DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Saxton

Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Harrison

Cross Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adam Jogee

Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNewcastle-under-LymeE07000195
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle-under-LymeE14001380
WardCross HeathE05011419
ParishNewcastle-under-Lyme, unparished areaE43000131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BradwellE02006163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 006DE01029552
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST5 9DL

Is ST5 9DL (Bradwell) safe?

The area around ST5 9DL 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.

What is the average house price near ST5 9DL?

The median sale price around ST5 9DL in Cross Heath is £179,750 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST5 9DL?

There are 11 schools close to ST5 9DL, 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.

How deprived is the area around ST5 9DL?

ST5 9DL 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).

Who represents ST5 9DL (Bradwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST5 9DL 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).