ST5 0BY is a safe, established residential area on James Street, 0.5km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For families considering a move, ST5 0BY represents 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00150870 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES STREET, ST5 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES STREET, ST5 0BY.
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
ST5 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0BY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0BY has low crime rates — 32 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
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CRICKETERS ARMS0.8 km
- THE ARCHER0.6 km
- WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD0.5 km
- PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
- WHIPPET INN0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- CAFE PAUSA0.8 km
- STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.8 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.6 km
- The Packing House Café1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.7 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.2 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- B&M RETAIL0.7 km
- MCCOLLS1.0 km
- ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.2 km
- PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
- POST OFFICE0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- PANKU STREET FOOD0.8 km
- KEBAB LAND0.2 km
- VILLAGE SPICE0.2 km
- WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.3 km
- WRIGHTS PIES0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
- Kidsgrove6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Avenue0.2 km
- Marsh Avenue0.2 km
- Morris Square0.3 km
- Morris Square0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50BY · Data under Open Government Licence