Postcode ST5 9EU 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 Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Brampton Park.
Newcastle Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Newcastle Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newcastle Town is £39,522 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from ST5 9EU.
Newcastle Town near ST5 9EU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brampton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brampton Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Cross Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,600 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £182,500 |
| Detached | 13 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cross Heath
In the ST5 9EU postcode area, located within Newcastle Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 9EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9AL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Milehouse Food & Wine | Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9JZ | Walking directions to Milehouse Food & Wine |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for ST5 9EU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.