Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ELLISON STREET, ST5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLISON STREET, ST5 0BJ.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, ST5 0BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

ST5 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Ellison Street, 0.4km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

Within the ST5 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00150871 (shared with 14 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 0BJ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

ST5 0BJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.5 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.7 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils0.9 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils1.0 km
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Hempstalls Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • MAY BANK NEWS0.8 km
  • BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.8 km
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.1 km
  • DIMSDALE NEWS0.8 km
  • PORTHILL NEWS0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.8 km
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.1 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.1 km
  • MELLORS OATCAKES0.7 km
  • PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • POTTERS WHEEL0.8 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.1 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.1 km
  • CRICKETERS ARMS0.6 km
  • THE ARCHER0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.2 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.1 km
  • CAFE PAUSA0.7 km
  • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.7 km
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.1 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.2 km
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport1.1 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
  • Kidsgrove6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Morris Square0.1 km
  • Morris Square0.1 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.2 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.3 km
  • Dimsdale Parade East0.3 km