Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ST5 5LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST5 5LP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ST5 5LP — age 46, 86% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST5 5LP is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Baldwin's Gate in Baldwin's Gate. Administratively it sits within Maer & Whitmore ward and the Stone constituency.

For serious buyers, ST5 5LP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST5 5LP are sourced from Output Area E00150686 (shared with 13 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 5LP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ST5 5LP has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • THE BLOCKHOUSE @ THE SHEET ANCHOR0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • STARBUCKS - NORTH0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • WELCOME BREAK FORECOURT (M6 NORTHBOUND)0.3 km
  • WELCOME BREAK FORECOURT (M6 SOUTHBOUND)0.3 km
  • PLANT AND WILTON0.3 km
  • BALDWINS GATE FILLING STATION0.3 km
  • STATION STORES0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wedgwood Lane9.0 km
  • Wedgwood9.3 km
  • Barlaston9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandyfields0.2 km
  • Sandyfields0.2 km
  • Newcastle Road0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km