Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

WOLSTANTON RETAIL PARK, ST5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSTANTON RETAIL PARK, ST5 0AP.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST5 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, ST5 0AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

ST5 0AP is a mixed residential area on Wolstanton Retail Park, 0.3km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

Day-to-day life in ST5 0AP has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00150876 (shared with 9 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 0AP. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around ST5 0AP is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting78
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order23
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils0.6 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.7 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.9 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils1.1 km
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Etruscan Primary School

Good445 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.6 km
  • W S LOW PHARMACY0.7 km
  • MAY BANK NEWS0.6 km
  • Balance and Beam Gymnastics0.8 km
  • ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.8 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.8 km
  • VICTORIA0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Festival Park1.0 km
  • CRICKETERS ARMS0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.8 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.5 km
  • Desserts at Inflato0.8 km
  • Inflato0.8 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.9 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.5 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.8 km
  • MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.6 km
  • KEBAB LAND0.7 km
  • VILLAGE SPICE0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport1.6 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent2.9 km
  • Longton6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Asda Supermarket0.1 km
  • Grange Court0.2 km
  • Grange Court0.2 km
  • Grange Lane0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km