ST5 0AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton 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 non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00150743 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST5 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST5 0AE.
332
45
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
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 0AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0AE. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0AE 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.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Nursery School
Ellison Primary Academy
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Jolly Carter0.9 km
- WHIPPET INN0.9 km
- WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.7 km
- WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB0.8 km
- WULSTAN1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC0.8 km
- ASDA0.9 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Lees Chinese0.9 km
- Mac Flames0.9 km
- KEBAB LAND0.8 km
- VILLAGE SPICE0.8 km
- WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.8 km
- PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.6 km
- POST OFFICE0.8 km
- 21st Century Leisure1.0 km
- C J's Ices0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.7 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
- Middleport Matters0.9 km
- Steelite International0.6 km
- The Packing House Café0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.3 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.2 km
- Kidsgrove5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vale View0.0 km
- Vale View0.0 km
- Second Avenue0.2 km
- Platform 20.3 km
- Platform 10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50AE · Data under Open Government Licence