ST1 5GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakeside Close, 0.5km from Cliff Vale in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Etruria and Hanley ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST1 5GB offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 5GB are sourced from Output Area E00171639 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKESIDE CLOSE, ST1 5GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESIDE CLOSE, ST1 5GB.
339
30
£ 30,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 5GB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST1 5GB spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 5GB. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 138,000
5 sales · Mean £ 135,400
Detached
£ 198,000
4 sales · Mean £ 192,250
Terraced
£ 126,000
3 sales · Mean £ 130,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST1 5GB has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Etruscan Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
May Bank Infants' School
Harpfield Primary Academy
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Basford Off Licence0.9 km
- Sun Street News0.7 km
- Baraka Supermarket0.9 km
- Etruria Industrial Museum Cafe0.3 km
- 2 Apple Cafe1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Papa johns0.8 km
- The Wingz Cartel0.7 km
- Hello Juice & Desserts0.9 km
- Kabul House1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Wheatsheaf Hotel1.0 km
- The Holy Inadequate0.3 km
- Shoulder of Mutton0.7 km
- Thyme 2 Dine1.0 km
- Toby Carvery Festival Park0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- GG’s0.6 km
- Mirchi0.9 km
- ABM Catering Solutions0.1 km
- Clean Food Kitchen0.7 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Hayat Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent1.6 km
- Longport2.9 km
- Longton5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Humbert Street0.3 km
- Forge Lane0.3 km
- Etruria Rail Station0.3 km
- Queensway roundabout0.3 km
- entrance0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST15GB · Data under Open Government Licence