Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

CRICKETERS MEWS, ST5 0GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICKETERS MEWS, ST5 0GZ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST5 0GZ 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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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ST5 0GZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £114k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST5 0GZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cricketers Mews, 0.4km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within May Bank ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0GZ are sourced from Output Area E00150879 (shared with 11 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 0GZ. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 108,975

6 sales · Mean £ 110,241

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

ST5 0GZ has low crime rates — 40 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.1 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.4 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.5 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils0.6 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.7 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils0.7 km
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Hempstalls Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • MAY BANK NEWS0.5 km
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.2 km
  • DIMSDALE NEWS0.8 km
  • PORTHILL NEWS0.8 km
  • W S LOW PHARMACY0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • VICTORIA0.7 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.4 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.4 km
  • PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.1 km
  • CRICKETERS ARMS0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.5 km
  • THE KITCHEN1.0 km
  • THE MILEHOUSE FISHBAR1.0 km
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.3 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.4 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • BEECHWOOD CAFE1.0 km
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.4 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.2 km
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.5 km
  • THE SHED0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.5 km
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport1.4 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.4 km
  • Kidsgrove6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Margaret's Church0.2 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.2 km
  • Morris Square0.2 km
  • Dimsdale Parade East0.2 km
  • Dimsdale Parade East0.2 km