Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

OAKLANDS AVENUE, ST5 0DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

ST5 0DW 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.

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

ST5 0DW 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 0DW 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0DW 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 0DW. 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

Detached

£ 187,500

2 sales · Mean £ 187,500

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

ST5 0DW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.2 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils1.1 km
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Sun Academy Bradwell

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.3 km
P

Bursley Academy

Outstanding337 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE ARCHER0.8 km
  • WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD0.7 km
  • PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.7 km
  • THE BRITANNIA0.8 km
  • WHIPPET INN0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.9 km
  • ASDA0.6 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B&M RETAIL1.0 km
  • Longport Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Porthill Service Station0.7 km
  • Longport News0.8 km
  • ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.9 km
  • Steelite International0.9 km
  • The Packing House Café0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Longport Stores0.8 km
  • KEBAB LAND0.5 km
  • VILLAGE SPICE0.5 km
  • WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.6 km
  • WRIGHTS PIES0.5 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 Avenue0.2 km
  • St Andrew's Church0.3 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km
  • St Andrew's Church0.3 km