Is ST55 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in ST55 are higher than average, at 244 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in ST55?

The average property price in ST55 is currently around £355k.

What is the population of ST55?

The population for the ST55 area is approximately 303 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ST55 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST55 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

303

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10

family_restroomFamily

10/10

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6/10

workEmployment

10/10

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1/10

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3/10

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3/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

ST55 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £355k. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST55 is a postcode district in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, covering 38 active and 134 retired postcodes.

The majority of ST55 (71% of postcodes) consists of a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures.

Property: Average house prices in ST55 are around £355k, down 7.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST55 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ST55 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean1.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences45

Anti-social behaviour8

Other theft5

Criminal damage and arson4

Public order3

school Local Schools

St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Good200 pupils

Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School

Good147 pupils