ST5 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Lily Street, 0.5km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00150870 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILY STREET, ST5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILY STREET, ST5 0BU.
305
40
£ 41,200 /yr
56%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST5 0BU's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0BU. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,500
6 sales · Mean £ 81,113
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0BU has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Ellison Primary Academy
Oaklands Nursery School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
The Orme Academy
Merryfields School
May Bank Infants' School
Hempstalls Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- MAY BANK NEWS1.0 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.7 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.3 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS0.8 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY1.0 km
- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.3 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.1 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.6 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CRICKETERS ARMS0.8 km
- THE ARCHER0.5 km
- WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD0.4 km
- POTTERS WHEEL0.7 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- CAFE PAUSA0.8 km
- STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.8 km
- BREAD & BUTTIES0.1 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.3 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.6 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
- Kidsgrove6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Avenue0.2 km
- Morris Square0.2 km
- Marsh Avenue0.2 km
- Morris Square0.3 km
- Dimsdale Parade East0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50BU · Data under Open Government Licence