ST5 0RJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on May Place, 0.4km from May Bank in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within May Bank ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For families considering a move, ST5 0RJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 0RJ are sourced from Output Area E00150720 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY PLACE, ST5 0RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY PLACE, ST5 0RJ.
442
56
£ 34,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 0RJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST5 0RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 56, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0RJ. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 0RJ has low crime rates — 25 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
May Bank Infants' School
Merryfields School
Hempstalls Primary School
The Orme Academy
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Harpfield Primary Academy
Hassell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- MAGISTRATES COURT1.0 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.9 km
- SODEXO GOVERNMENT SERVICES0.8 km
- UNIVERSAL FOODS STOKE0.9 km
- Basford Off Licence0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL0.7 km
- CLAYHANGER GUEST HOUSE0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.9 km
- MUSEUM0.9 km
- VICTORIA0.3 km
- POLITE VICAR0.5 km
- VICTORIA INN0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- FAVOURITE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- THE ONE NOODLE BAR0.9 km
- THE TASTE OF SPICE INDIAN TAKE AWAY1.0 km
- Cods Plaice0.8 km
- MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- COMMUNITY JUNCTION CAFE1.0 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
- JANEYS CAFE1.0 km
- BEECHWOOD CAFE0.3 km
- THE POW'R PLANT1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport2.4 km
- Stoke-On-Trent2.8 km
- Longton6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Lane0.1 km
- May Avenue0.2 km
- May Avenue0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
- Oak Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST50RJ · Data under Open Government Licence