Newcastle Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 6PL is located in the Trent Vale & Oak Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 6PP, ST4 6PT, ST4 6PW, ST4 6PB, ST4 6PN, ST4 6NY, ST4 6PS, ST4 6NP, ST4 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST4 6PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST4 6PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 30.8% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 52% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 38.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 40% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 20.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 27.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 88% | 75.4% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 79.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 79.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 12.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 80% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newcastle Road was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newcastle Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boothen and the 250th lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-09 | £302,469 |
| 267 Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-08-15 | £60,433 |
| 273 Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-02-09 | £106,473 |
| 275 Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-09 | £123,222 |
| 253 Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-06-24 | £108,351 |
ST4 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfields Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Rookery Lane , Oakhill ST4 5NS | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Rookery Lane , Oakhill ST4 5NS | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothen CofE (C) Primary School London Road , West End ST4 4BL | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Business and Language College Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | - not rated | 967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Vale Independent School Unit 2 , Lyme Vale Court ST4 6NW | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Newcastle Road , Trent Vale ST4 6NS | - not rated | 832 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Rookery Lane , ST4 5RF | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martec Training Lyme Valley , London Road ST5 1LZ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest Catering | Manor Bakeries, Newcastle Road | 11 yd | |
| Destination Gym | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 230 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 230 yd | |
| Greggs | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 230 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee Bar | 175 Newcastle Road | 348 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 426 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 663 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 670 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco, 291 Newcastle Road | 184 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 66-68 Newcastle Road | 336 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 429 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 531 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 11 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 230 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| St. Johns Ce(A) Primary School ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL WHEATLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Trent Vale Cofe Va Primary School (Closed) Wheatley Avenue | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.