Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the ST5 postcode area, covering Newcastle and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£142,997
Median price
£123,250
5-year trend
+34.0%
Total sales
41,029
The ST5 area has 1,816 individual postcodes with 41,029 registered sales. Prices are +64.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Newcastle. The five-year price movement is +34.0%.
A vibrant northern city with a strong cultural scene, affordable housing and fast trains to London Kings Cross on the East Coast Main Line.
🚆 Main station
Newcastle Central
⏱️ London commute
~175 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
ST5 averages £142,997, placing it in the affordable category, +64.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 41,029 recorded sales across 1,816 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in ST5 is +34.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
ST5 1LD
£71,696 avg · 194 sales
ST5 8RQ
£127,740 avg · 193 sales
ST5 7SP
£70,326 avg · 148 sales
ST5 0GA
£168,344 avg · 143 sales
ST5 0DL
£62,836 avg · 136 sales
ST5 7TR
£64,901 avg · 135 sales
ST5 0PZ
£73,910 avg · 134 sales
ST5 0QA
£79,145 avg · 129 sales
ST5 6BB
£133,533 avg · 128 sales
This ST5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the ST5 postcode area is £142,997, based on 41,029 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Newcastle.
Properties in ST5 average £142,997, which is +64.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£123,250) is 13.8% below the average (£142,997), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in ST5 have moved +34.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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