Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

QUEEN STREET, ST5 8QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, ST5 8QJ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

home £114,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order14
Other theft13
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Nursery School

Outstanding36 pupils0.4 km
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Ellison Primary Academy

Good380 pupils0.8 km
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Sun Academy Bradwell

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Bursley Academy

Outstanding337 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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The Orme Academy

Requires Improvement726 pupils1.1 km
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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Churchfields Primary School

Outstanding403 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • BREAD & BUTTIES0.6 km
  • TREACLE COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
  • HERON FOODS0.8 km
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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