ST5 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Lily Street, 0.5km from Wolstanton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Wolstanton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For families considering a move, ST5 0BW represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. With an average age of 46, 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00150887 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILY STREET, ST5 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILY STREET, ST5 0BW.
249
46
£ 41,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 0BW 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
ST5 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 0BW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 186,050
3 sales · Mean £ 159,033
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
3 sales · Mean £ 133,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0BW has low crime rates — 33 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
11 nearby- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.8 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.4 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS1.0 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.6 km
- W S LOW PHARMACY0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- POTTERS WHEEL0.8 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.3 km
- VILLAGE TAVERN0.3 km
- PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
- WHIPPET INN0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.3 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.4 km
- COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE0.6 km
- The Packing House Café0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
- ASDA0.6 km
- MARKS & SPENCER0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.3 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.3 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.7 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
- TOP CHEF0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
- Kidsgrove6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Morris Square0.3 km
- Marsh Avenue0.3 km
- Marsh Avenue0.4 km
- Morris Square0.4 km
- St Margaret's Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50BW · Data under Open Government Licence