ST5 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Avenue, 0.3km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For families considering a move, ST5 0DR 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00150746 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS AVENUE, ST5 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS AVENUE, ST5 0DR.
277
47
£ 41,200 /yr
47%
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 0DR is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 0DR. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Semi-Detached
£ 159,950
1 sales · Mean £ 159,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0DR has low crime rates — 20 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
Oaklands Nursery School
Ellison Primary Academy
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
The Orme Academy
Sun Academy Bradwell
Merryfields School
Bursley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.5 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.7 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS0.9 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.4 km
- W S LOW PHARMACY0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- POTTERS WHEEL0.5 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.5 km
- VILLAGE TAVERN0.5 km
- WHIPPET INN0.6 km
- WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.4 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.6 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.9 km
- Steelite International0.9 km
- The Packing House Café0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.4 km
- ASDA0.9 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.6 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.4 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.5 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.4 km
- TOP CHEF0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.6 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.0 km
- Kidsgrove5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Second Avenue0.2 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- Vale View0.3 km
- Vale View0.3 km
- St Andrew's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50DR · Data under Open Government Licence