ST5 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Ridgway Place, 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 0DA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00150887 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGWAY PLACE, ST5 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGWAY PLACE, ST5 0DA.
249
46
£ 41,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 0DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST5 0DA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0DA. The average age is 45.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 158,500
6 sales · Mean £ 156,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0DA has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.7 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.6 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.6 km
- W S LOW PHARMACY0.5 km
- B&M RETAIL0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- POTTERS WHEEL0.7 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.5 km
- VILLAGE TAVERN0.5 km
- THE ARCHER0.8 km
- WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.4 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.5 km
- CAFE PAUSA0.9 km
- STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.9 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.4 km
- ASDA0.7 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.5 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.4 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.7 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
- TOP CHEF0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.7 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.8 km
- Kidsgrove6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Vale View0.4 km
- Second Avenue0.4 km
- Marsh Avenue0.4 km
- Vale View0.4 km
- Marsh Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50DA · Data under Open Government Licence