Pitgreen Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0DB is located in the Wolstanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, ST5 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0DH, ST5 0DE, ST5 0DD, ST5 0DF, ST5 0DJ, ST5 0BY, ST5 0FA, ST5 0DS, ST5 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 0DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 43.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 36.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 41% | 37% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 24.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 11.4% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 10% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 21.5% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 97% | 88.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 88.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitgreen Lane was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitgreen Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-05 | £148,818 |
| 18 Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-02-17 | £266,973 |
| 20 Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-11-12 | £133,262 |
| Victoria House, 6 Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-10 | £354,465 |
| 22 Pitgreen Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-05 | £158,756 |
ST5 0DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 87 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 298 yd | |
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 457 yd | |
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 672 yd | |
| COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 780 yd | |
| Greggs | Porthill Service Station, Porthill Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 272 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 328 yd | |
| THE 4 CANDLES | 91 High Street | 329 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB | Wolstanton Workingmens Club Ch, High Street | 369 yd | |
| WHIPPET INN | 4 Morris Square | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 1 Lily Street | 272 yd | |
| VILLAGE SPICE | 36a High Street | 361 yd | |
| WRIGHTS PIES | Unit 3, High Street | 365 yd | |
| KEBAB LAND | 28-30 High Street | 369 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON FISH BAR | 21 Morris Square | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 334 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 365 yd | |
| ASDA | Morris Square | 449 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 780 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 544 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.