Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

PORTHILL BANK, ST5 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHILL BANK, ST5 0AA.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST5 0AA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST5 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Porthill Bank, 0.3km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

For families considering a move, ST5 0AA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00150743 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0AA. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

7 sales · Mean £ 222,921

Terraced

£ 141,000

1 sales · Mean £ 141,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST5 0AA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.4 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils1.1 km
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Sun Academy Bradwell

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Bursley Academy

Outstanding337 pupils1.3 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Nathaniel's Academy

Good483 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD1.0 km
  • WHIPPET INN0.8 km
  • WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.6 km
  • WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB0.7 km
  • WULSTAN0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.7 km
  • PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
  • POST OFFICE0.7 km
  • C J's Ices0.9 km
  • BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • KEBAB LAND0.7 km
  • VILLAGE SPICE0.7 km
  • WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.8 km
  • WRIGHTS PIES0.7 km
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC0.9 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.6 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.8 km
  • Middleport Matters1.0 km
  • Steelite International0.7 km
  • The Packing House Café0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport0.4 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent4.2 km
  • Kidsgrove5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale View0.1 km
  • Second Avenue0.1 km
  • Vale View0.1 km
  • Second Avenue0.3 km
  • Platform 20.4 km