ST5 8JX is a safe, established residential area on Arnold Grove, 0.5km from Bradwell in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Bradwell ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 8JX are sourced from Output Area E00150513 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARNOLD GROVE, ST5 8JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNOLD GROVE, ST5 8JX.
322
38
£ 36,900 /yr
55%
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
No single demographic signal dominates ST5 8JX — age 38, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 8JX. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
9 sales · Mean £ 125,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 8JX has low crime rates — 38 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
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
Oaklands Nursery School
Ellison Primary Academy
Churchfields Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
The Orme Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- WOLSTANTON GOLF CLUB0.9 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.4 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS0.8 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.6 km
- PORTHILL CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- POTTERS WHEEL0.4 km
- WULSTAN1.0 km
- BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB0.4 km
- THE BRITANNIA0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.9 km
- HERON FOODS0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- MELLORS OATCAKES0.4 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
- TOP CHEF0.6 km
- BRADWELL FRYER0.5 km
- CHUCHU'S KEBAB AND BALTI0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.8 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.8 km
- Kidsgrove5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hillport Avenue0.0 km
- Bradwell Lane0.1 km
- Turnhill Grove0.1 km
- Hillport Avenue0.1 km
- Doulton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST58JX · Data under Open Government Licence