ST5 2QG is a sought-after residential area on Geneva Drive, 1.1km 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 2QG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 1.6% 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 2QG are sourced from Output Area E00150827 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GENEVA DRIVE, ST5 2QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GENEVA DRIVE, ST5 2QG.
285
53
£ 54,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 2QG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST5 2QG's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £305k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 2QG. The average age is 52.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
5 sales · Mean £ 266,400
Detached
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 2QG has low crime rates — 20 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
Seabridge Primary School
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Langdale Primary School
Blackfriars Academy
Coppice Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- KEELE ROAD STORES0.8 km
- MARTINS0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL0.8 km
- DICK TURPIN0.3 km
- NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent4.5 km
- Longport5.0 km
- Wedgwood Lane7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Vichy Close0.1 km
- Vichy Close0.1 km
- Rothesay Avenue0.3 km
- Falkirk Grange0.4 km
- Falkirk Grange0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST52QG · Data under Open Government Licence