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.
PORTHILL BANK, ST5 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHILL BANK, ST5 0AA.
332
45
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Nursery School
Ellison Primary Academy
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
The Orme Academy
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC0.9 km
- ASDA0.8 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ST50AA · Data under Open Government Licence