ST5 2JE is a sought-after residential area on St Anthonys Drive, 0.8km from Poolfields in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Thistleberry ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST5, ST5 2JE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 6.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 2JE are sourced from Output Area E00150824 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANTHONYS DRIVE, ST5 2JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANTHONYS DRIVE, ST5 2JE.
345
39
£ 54,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 2JE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST5 2JE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £287k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 2JE. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 286,500
6 sales · Mean £ 335,333
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
6 sales · Mean £ 271,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 2JE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westlands Primary School
Newcastle Academy
Co-op Academy Friarswood
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Blackfriars Academy
Coppice Academy
Langdale Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- COOKS NEWS AND BOOZE EXPRESS LIMITED0.7 km
- KEELE ROAD STORES0.6 km
- MARTINS0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL0.4 km
- WAGGON AND HORSES0.8 km
- DICK TURPIN0.6 km
- NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB0.4 km
- SNEYD ARMS0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- PING'S SANDWICH BAR0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- CLAY OVEN0.7 km
- TASTY WOK0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE0.6 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent4.0 km
- Longport4.6 km
- Longton7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Roseacre0.3 km
- Roseacre0.3 km
- Bowling Green0.3 km
- No. 600.3 km
- No. 600.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST52JE · Data under Open Government Licence