Postcode ST5 9LX is located in an urban city, within the May Bank ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the May Bank area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in May Bank is £53,483 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wolstanton Marsh.
May Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
May Bank has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in May Bank is £53,483 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from ST5 9LX.
May Bank near ST5 9LX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
| 0.2 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
| 0.3 mi | Wolstanton Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Wolstanton Marsh |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in May Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £387,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in May Bank
In the ST5 9LX postcode area, located within May Bank, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST5 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 52-56 High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Oxford Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Highfield Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0AY | Walking directions to Asda |
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.