Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

OAKLANDS AVENUE, ST5 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS AVENUE, ST5 0DS.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 47, ST5 0DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £160k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

ST5 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Avenue, 0.4km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

For families considering a move, ST5 0DS 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00150746 (shared with 8 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 0DS. 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

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,750

10 sales · Mean £ 147,350

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

ST5 0DS has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.3 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.3 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils1.1 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.4 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils1.4 km
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Sun Academy Bradwell

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

12 nearby
  • POTTERS WHEEL0.6 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.4 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.4 km
  • WHIPPET INN0.5 km
  • WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.4 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.5 km
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.8 km
  • Steelite International0.9 km
  • The Packing House Café0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.4 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport0.7 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.9 km
  • Kidsgrove6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Second Avenue0.3 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.4 km
  • Vale View0.4 km
  • Second Avenue0.4 km
  • Vale View0.4 km