Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

COBDEN STREET, ST5 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBDEN STREET, ST5 0DE.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST5 0DE 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST5 0DE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £128k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

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

ST5 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Cobden Street, 0.5km 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00150887 (shared with 6 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 0DE. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 124,750

16 sales · Mean £ 120,421

Semi-Detached

£ 139,975

2 sales · Mean £ 139,975

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

ST5 0DE has low crime rates — 34 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.7 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.9 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.2 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils1.3 km
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Hempstalls Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.7 km
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.4 km
  • DIMSDALE NEWS0.9 km
  • PORTHILL NEWS0.5 km
  • W S LOW PHARMACY0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • POTTERS WHEEL0.7 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.3 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.3 km
  • PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
  • WHIPPET INN0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.3 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.4 km
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.7 km
  • The Packing House Café0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
  • ASDA0.7 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.4 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.2 km
  • MELLORS OATCAKES0.6 km
  • PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.5 km
  • TOP CHEF0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport0.8 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
  • Kidsgrove6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km
  • Morris Square0.3 km
  • Morris Square0.4 km
  • St Andrew's Church0.4 km