Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ELLISON STREET, ST5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLISON STREET, ST5 0BQ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

ST5 0BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00150870 (shared with 8 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 0BQ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 153,750

28 sales · Mean £ 154,469

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

ST5 0BQ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.0 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.5 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils0.9 km
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May Bank Infants' School

Outstanding178 pupils1.1 km
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Merryfields School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
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Hempstalls Primary School

Outstanding414 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • MAY BANK NEWS0.9 km
  • BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.9 km
  • BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.3 km
  • DIMSDALE NEWS1.0 km
  • PORTHILL NEWS0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.9 km
  • CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.2 km
  • EASTERN CHINESE0.3 km
  • MELLORS OATCAKES0.8 km
  • PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • POTTERS WHEEL0.9 km
  • THE 4 CANDLES0.3 km
  • VILLAGE TAVERN0.3 km
  • WHIPPET INN0.2 km
  • WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.3 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.2 km
  • Gather & Gather1.0 km
  • CAFE PAUSA0.6 km
  • STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Morris Square0.2 km
  • Morris Square0.3 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.3 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.4 km