Postcode report
ST5 7AW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ST5 7AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST5 7AW is a postcode in Crackley & Red Street, 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 7AW, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST5 7AW are housing and jobs, while local prosperity 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 7AW is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,231 residents, 1,616 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 32% 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 1/10.
For property prices near ST5 7AW, 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 7AW can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 7AW 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 7AW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 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 7AW
Is ST5 7AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 7AW?
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.
What schools are near ST5 7AW?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST5 7AW?
LocaleIQ matched ST5 7AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST5 7AW?
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 7AW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.