Postcode report
ST5 9NH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ST5 9NH: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST5 9NH is a postcode in Cross Heath, 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 9NH, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST5 9NH are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 9NH is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,980 residents, 4,649 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 4% 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 9NH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 70 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST5 9NH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 9NH 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 9NH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 9NH
Is ST5 9NH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% 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 9NH?
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 9NH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST5 9NH?
LocaleIQ matched ST5 9NH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST5 9NH?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST5 9NH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.