ST5 is a postcode district in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, covering 2013 active and 541 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ST5 (9%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (9%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes ST5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ST5 are around £206k, down 4.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST5 at 294 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 43 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 ST5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ST5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST5 postcode area.
81,539
43
£ 39,992 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
ST5 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £206k. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Nursery School
Hassell Primary School
May Bank Infants' School
Westlands Primary School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- POUNDBAKERY
- PREMIER SILVERDALE CONVENIENCE STORE
- PREMIER STORES
- ALLSORTS
- AMANDA COPELAND HAIR AND BEAUTY
- + 122 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL
- CLAYHANGER GUEST HOUSE
- COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT KEELE
- HOLIDAY INN (FORTE POSTHOUSE)
- THE OLD SCHOOL B & B
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- BAR SOCIAL
- BLACK HORSE INN
- BLACK HORSE INN (CLOSED 17.03.22)
- BOAT & HORSES
- BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- BRAMPTON CAFE AND CHEEKY MONKEYS PLAY AREA
- DINE CONTRACT CATERING
- JULIE'S VINTAGE TEAROOM
- KINGFISHER CAFE
- THE CAKE SHACK
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- WAITROSE at Keele North Services
- ALDI STORES LTD
- ASDA
- ASDA
- ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- GREGGS
- GREGGS
- RED ROOSTERS
- A1 KEBAB HOUSE
- BELLA VISTA PIZZA & PASTA
- + 81 more
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