Living in ST5, Newcastle-under-Lyme
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST5 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newcastle-Under-Lyme: £209,547, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST5
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,000 and a range from £51,500 to £475,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 ST BERNARDS ROAD, ST5 6HJ | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 25 IRONBRIDGE DRIVE, ST5 6ER | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 130 ORME ROAD, ST5 2NQ | terraced | £126,900 | 2026-06-08 |
| 35 CENTURION CRESCENT, ST5 9FG | semi-detached | £225,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 78 DOUGLAS ROAD, ST5 9BJ | detached | £182,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 9 BRENT CLOSE, ST5 2GD | detached | £230,000 | 2026-04-21 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Newcastle Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Silverdale Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Orme Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
29 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Demetae Academy, Edenhurst Preparatory School, Newcastle-under-Lyme School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near ST5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Keele.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 30.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 8.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
367 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Newcastle-under-Lyme's figures.
Common questions about ST5
What is the average house price in ST5?
The average sold price in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is £209,547 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST5?
Prices in Newcastle-Under-Lyme are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST5?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central ST5 in the last 2 years is £135,000, ranging from £51,500 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST5?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST5, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST5?
367 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST5 at risk of flooding?
Central ST5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 367 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST5 safe?
367 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST5 or ST55, ST5 or ST4, ST5 or ST1.
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