ST5 2TQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Newcastle-under-Lyme in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Cross Heath ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 2TQ are sourced from Output Area E00150587 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST5 2TQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST5 2TQ.
445
31
£ 34,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 2TQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST5 2TQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 2TQ. The average age is 30.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST5 2TQ is above average at 90 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
St John Fisher Catholic College
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Blackfriars Academy
Hempstalls Primary School
Hassell Primary School
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- JAMES STONE & SON LTD0.9 km
- MAGISTRATES COURT0.6 km
- NEWCASTLE FOOD & WINE0.3 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.9 km
- PEOPLE'S PANTRY0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- CAPPELLO LOUNGE0.7 km
- THE BLACK FRIAR0.9 km
- THE KILN0.9 km
- HOPWATER CELLAR0.4 km
- OLD BULLS HEAD0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- FAMILY BAKERY CAFE0.7 km
- GREEN GRAMS0.6 km
- COSTA0.8 km
- ANGELO'S0.7 km
- BEECHWOOD CAFE1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- ALDI STORES LTD0.8 km
- LIDL0.6 km
- WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED0.9 km
- WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED0.8 km
- HERON FOODS0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- BELLA VISTA PIZZA & PASTA0.3 km
- FAVOURITE CHINESE TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA STOKE ON TRENT LTD0.7 km
- PERI PERI & SHAWARMA0.3 km
- CASTLE MILKSHAKE0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- TRAVELODGE0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport3.1 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
- Longton7.1 km
Bus Stops
- St John Fisher School0.0 km
- Bailey Street0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Bailey Street0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST52TQ · Data under Open Government Licence