Normandy Place Poolfields, Newcastle-under-Lyme
5 addresses across 1 postcode (ST5), about 20 m long. USRN 27002036.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Newcastle-under-Lyme costs £2,334 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longport, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen Elizabeth Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Higherland Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 4% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 161 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2026-27: Band D £2,334 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,556 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,334 | £2,853 | £3,372 | £3,890 | £4,669 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ashfields Grange, Hall Street, Newcastle, permissioned (240 m)
- Land bound by Ryecroft, Ryebank , Merrial Street, Corporation Street & Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Morston House, Midway, Newcastle-under-Lyme, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- York Place, Newcastle Town Centre, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Enjoy Car Life Site, Blackfriars Road, Newcastle, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Park, Blackfriars Road, Newcastle, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Newcastle Library, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 35 Higherland, Westlands, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 118 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST5 2TR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Stoke-On-Trent 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Longton 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bailey Street Newcastle Town Centre | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Newcastle Town Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Lyme Valley Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 37.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higherland Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornwell's Chemists | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Jude's Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Newcastle Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 46-48 High Street Lloyds Bank | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Elizabeth Park 9,420 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,170 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jason Street Allotments 1,830 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School, a scheduled monument, 300 m south-east. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School | Scheduled monument | 300 m south-east |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity and War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hartshill Cemetery (Also Known As Stoke Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Keele Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Friars' Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Rosemary Hill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Flagstaff Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Job's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Spring Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Black Bank | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newcastle-under-Lyme: see them on the Newcastle-under-Lyme page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic College | Secondary | 11–18 | 300 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hempstalls Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newcastle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Orme Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COFFEE SHOP ST5 2SL | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| ROWAN COURT - AVERY HEALTHCARE ST5 2TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| MEJOOLIES ST5 2SL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST5 2SJ | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| RAINBOW DAY NURSERY ST5 2SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| NEWCASTLE COLLEGE NSCG ST5 2GB | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP ST5 2GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| SAINSBURY'S ST5 2AF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| COSTA COFFEE ST5 2AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| BELONG NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME ST5 2RS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| MUMBAI BLUES ST5 2AU | Other catering premises | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2026 |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE ST5 2RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| HOPWATER CELLAR ST5 2RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| THE JUG ST5 2RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR ST5 2RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bailey Street (34); On or near Prospect Terrace (31); On or near Dunkirk Court (27); On or near Pool Side (22); On or near Hall Street (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 4% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 83% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 29% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 23% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 29% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ST5 2TR: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dunkirk · Dunkirk Court · Montgomery Court · Pool Side · Fletcher Bank · Prospect Terrace · Greenside · Silverdale Road · Bailey Street · Ashfields Grange · John O'gaunt's Road · Castle Keep Mews
All the streets in ST5 and across Newcastle-under-Lyme.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.