ST5 5AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Keele in Keele. Administratively it sits within Keele ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST5, ST5 5AF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00172356 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST5 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST5 5AF.
312
40
£ 37,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 5AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST5 5AF combines high owner-occupation (82%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 5AF. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 5AF has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KEELE SPORTS CENTRE0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- SNEYD ARMS0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE OLD SCHOOL B & B0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- CAFE CENTRAL0.7 km
- CHAPTERS CAFE0.9 km
- DAVID WEATHERALL CAFE0.8 km
- SMART INNOVATION HUB CAFE (SIH CAFE)0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- GREGGS0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport6.2 km
- Stoke-On-Trent7.0 km
- Kidsgrove9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sneyd Arms PH0.2 km
- Sneyd Arms PH0.2 km
- Sneyd Arms PH0.2 km
- Highway Lane0.3 km
- Highway Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST55AF · Data under Open Government Licence