ST5 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Justin Close, 0.3km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00150736 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JUSTIN CLOSE, ST5 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUSTIN CLOSE, ST5 0AS.
308
39
£ 41,200 /yr
54%
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
ST5 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £156k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0AS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0AS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. 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
The Orme Academy
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- THE ARCHER1.0 km
- WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD0.9 km
- WHIPPET INN0.7 km
- WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.5 km
- WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA1.0 km
- MARKS & SPENCER1.0 km
- Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC1.0 km
- ASDA0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.5 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.6 km
- PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
- POST OFFICE0.6 km
- C J's Ices1.0 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KEBAB LAND0.6 km
- VILLAGE SPICE0.6 km
- WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.7 km
- WRIGHTS PIES0.6 km
- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE1.0 km
- BREAD & BUTTIES0.5 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.7 km
- Middleport Matters1.0 km
- Steelite International0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.5 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.0 km
- Kidsgrove5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vale View0.2 km
- Second Avenue0.2 km
- Vale View0.2 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50AS · Data under Open Government Licence