ST5 8QJ is a safe, established residential area on Queen Street, 0.2km from Porthill in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Bradwell ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For families considering a move, ST5 8QJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST5 8QJ are sourced from Output Area E00150745 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN STREET, ST5 8QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, ST5 8QJ.
255
43
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST5 8QJ 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 8QJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST5 8QJ. The average age is 42.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,500
16 sales · Mean £ 98,540
Semi-Detached
£ 86,500
3 sales · Mean £ 103,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST5 8QJ has low crime rates — 21 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
Oaklands Nursery School
Ellison Primary Academy
Sun Academy Bradwell
Bursley Academy
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
The Orme Academy
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- WOLSTANTON GOLF CLUB0.8 km
- BRADWELL LODGE - KEV'S CATERING0.1 km
- BROCKLEYS PUDDINGS0.9 km
- DIMSDALE NEWS0.5 km
- PORTHILL NEWS0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD1.0 km
- POTTERS WHEEL0.1 km
- THE 4 CANDLES0.7 km
- VILLAGE TAVERN0.7 km
- PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- BREAD & BUTTIES0.6 km
- TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.9 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
- HERON FOODS0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- CURRY HUT TANDOORI0.9 km
- EASTERN CHINESE0.7 km
- MELLORS OATCAKES0.0 km
- PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS0.2 km
- TOP CHEF0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport0.8 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.4 km
- Kidsgrove5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- Doulton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST58QJ · Data under Open Government Licence