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ST5

NEWCASTLE

Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

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ST5 is the postcode district for NEWCASTLE, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £219,376
1yr change ▼ 2.6%
Crime 23% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£219,376

▼ 2.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

100.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

23% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

41 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

Property Prices in ST5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ST5 is £219,376, which is 18% below the Staffordshire average of £267,729.

Properties in ST5 cost 23.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ST5 have fallen 2.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £328,944 815
Semi-detached £196,859 1501
Terraced £137,258 1052
Flat £104,472 348
All types £219,376 3886

5-Year Price History

£210K £214K £219K £223K £227K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ST5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 100.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ST5 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
37.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ST5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ST5 has 41 schools within or near its boundaries, including 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Oaklands Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Hassell Primary School Primary Good mi
May Bank Infants' School Primary Good mi
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

13

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ST5 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ST5 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ST5 — NEWCASTLE

Area Summary

ST5 (NEWCASTLE) offers affordable property prices (£219,376, 24% below national average), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), 41 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about ST5 NEWCASTLE

What is the average house price in ST5 NEWCASTLE?
The average house price in ST5 (NEWCASTLE) is £219,376, based on 3886 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.6% over the past year.
Is ST5 NEWCASTLE a safe area to live?
Crime in ST5 is above the national average (100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (37.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of ST5 NEWCASTLE?
The population of ST5 (NEWCASTLE) is approximately 141,556 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in ST5?
The average broadband download speed in ST5 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in ST5 NEWCASTLE?
There are 41 schools in or near ST5. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 13 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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