Postcode report
Is ST5 6AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST5 6AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST5 6AA is a postcode in Madeley & Betley, 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 6AA, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST5 6AA 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 6AA is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,572 residents, 550 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 27, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 18% 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 9/10.
For property prices near ST5 6AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST5 6AA can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST5 6AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near ST5 6AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about ST5 6AA
Is ST5 6AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% 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 6AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST5 6AA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST5 6AA?
LocaleIQ matched ST5 6AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST5 6AA?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST5 6AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.