Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ORCHARD STREET, ST5 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD STREET, ST5 0BG.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST5 0BG's 52% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 35.2% year-on-year.

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

ST5 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Street, 0.4km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

The people who live in ST5 0BG are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00150871 (shared with 14 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 0BG. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 84,200

9 sales · Mean £ 91,855

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

ST5 0BG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.4 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.7 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.0 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils1.1 km
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Hempstalls Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • MAY BANK NEWS0.9 km
  • BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.8 km
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.2 km
  • DIMSDALE NEWS0.8 km
  • PORTHILL NEWS0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.9 km
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.2 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.1 km
  • MELLORS OATCAKES0.7 km
  • PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • POTTERS WHEEL0.8 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.1 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.1 km
  • CRICKETERS ARMS0.7 km
  • THE ARCHER0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.1 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.2 km
  • CAFE PAUSA0.7 km
  • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.7 km
  • COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.2 km
  • ASDA0.6 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport1.0 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
  • Kidsgrove6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Morris Square0.1 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.1 km
  • Morris Square0.2 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km
  • Dimsdale Parade East0.3 km