ST5 0AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00150879 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, ST5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, ST5 0AH.
331
54
£ 43,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 0AH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST5 0AH — age 54, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0AH has low crime rates — 32 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Ellison Primary Academy
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
The Orme Academy
Oaklands Nursery School
Merryfields School
May Bank Infants' School
Hempstalls Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- ANNIE'S CAKES OF ART0.1 km
- PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.7 km
- POST OFFICE0.1 km
- MAY BANK NEWS0.7 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- WHIPPET INN0.2 km
- WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.2 km
- WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB0.1 km
- WULSTAN0.4 km
- VICTORIA0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- KEBAB LAND0.1 km
- VILLAGE SPICE0.1 km
- WOLSTANTON FISH BAR0.2 km
- WRIGHTS PIES0.1 km
- MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.2 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.2 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.6 km
- THE SHED0.8 km
- CAFE PAUSA0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.2 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
- ASDA0.6 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport1.2 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
- Kidsgrove6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Morris Square0.1 km
- Dimsdale Parade East0.1 km
- Morris Square0.1 km
- Dimsdale Parade East0.1 km
- Marsh Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50AH · Data under Open Government Licence