ST5 3ER is a sought-after residential area on Clayton Road, 0.2km from Clayton in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Clayton ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST5, ST5 3ER offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 3ER are sourced from Output Area E00150574 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAYTON ROAD, ST5 3ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYTON ROAD, ST5 3ER.
301
49
£ 42,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST5 3ER's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £308k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 3ER. The average age is 48.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 164,000
9 sales · Mean £ 168,327
Detached
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 386,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 3ER has low crime rates — 22 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
Langdale Primary School
Coppice Academy
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Clayton Hall Academy
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Seabridge Primary School
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Blackfriars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- THE CABIN0.3 km
- CLAYTON STORES0.8 km
- HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST0.4 km
- MORRISONS DAILY0.8 km
- SIMPLY LOCAL0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bauhinia0.8 km
- NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH0.8 km
- THE SECRET GARDEN0.5 km
- M Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- MELLORS OATCAKES0.6 km
- SEABRIDGE FISH BAR0.5 km
- The Sizzling Wok0.8 km
- TOP NOSH0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
- NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR)0.5 km
- THE GATE HOUSE0.5 km
- THE SEABRIDGE0.9 km
- The Orange Tree0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD0.6 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent3.2 km
- Longport5.1 km
- Longton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stafford Avenue0.0 km
- Stafford Avenue0.1 km
- Berkshire Grove0.1 km
- Berkshire Grove0.1 km
- Milbourne Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST53ER · Data under Open Government Licence