Postcode report
Is ST5 4DY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST5 4DY: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST5 4DY is a postcode in Westbury Park & Northwood, Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST5 4DY, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST5 4DY are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST5 4DY is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 016 Census 2021. It covers 6,935 residents, 76 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near ST5 4DY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 69 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST5 4DY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST5 4DY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST5 4DY
Is ST5 4DY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST5 4DY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST5 4DY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST5 4DY?
LocaleIQ matched ST5 4DY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST5 4DY?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 69 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST5 4DY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.