Side-by-side comparison of ST2 Stoke-on-trent and ST5 Newcastle covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ST2 is the more affordable option at £152,500 median vs £185,000 in ST5. ST2 has lower recorded crime (4,379 vs 8,879 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | ST2 Stoke-on-trent | ST5 Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £152,500 | £185,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,183 | £2,334 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,379 | 8,879 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 77.7 | 69.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.8 | 94.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.