ST5 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Emberton Mews, 0.5km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
Within the ST5 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00150888 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMBERTON MEWS, ST5 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMBERTON MEWS, ST5 0BA.
208
43
£ 41,200 /yr
56%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 43, ST5 0BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £151k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0BA. The average age is 43.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,000
3 sales · Mean £ 139,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0BA has low crime rates — 28 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
Ellison Primary Academy
Oaklands Nursery School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
The Orme Academy
Merryfields School
May Bank Infants' School
Hempstalls Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- MAY BANK NEWS1.0 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.6 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.3 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS0.7 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY1.0 km
- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.3 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.1 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.5 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- POTTERS WHEEL0.6 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.1 km
- VILLAGE TAVERN0.1 km
- PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.4 km
- THE BRITANNIA1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.0 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.3 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- CAFE PAUSA0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.0 km
- ASDA0.7 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport1.0 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.8 km
- Kidsgrove6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Avenue0.1 km
- Marsh Avenue0.1 km
- Morris Square0.2 km
- Morris Square0.3 km
- Dimsdale Parade East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50BA · Data under Open Government Licence