Church Lane is in Wolstanton, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0EH 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 Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0EG, ST5 0TG, ST5 0EB, ST5 0EQ, ST5 0EJ, ST5 0JF, ST5 0HU, ST5 0GZ, ST5 0HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 39.7% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 23% | 19.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 4.4% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.2% | 26.8% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.3% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 93.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 121.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 79th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Church Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-08-03 | £156,725 |
| 3 Church Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2021-12-21 | £231,980 |
| 31 Church Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,785 | 2017-07-25 | £218,108 |
| 31 Church Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-11-25 | £196,168 |
| 29 Church Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2016-04-14 | £168,687 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 0EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | - not rated | 89 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,836 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 | 678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 937 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 282 yd | |
| COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 342 yd | |
| CAFE PAUSA | Wolstanton Retail Park | 358 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED | Wolstanton Retail Park | 358 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHER | 21 Church Lane | 1 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 225 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 225 yd | |
| WHIPPET INN | 4 Morris Square | 285 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON FISH BAR | 21 Morris Square | 285 yd | |
| CURRY HUT TANDOORI | 5 Morris Square | 285 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 358 yd | |
| WRIGHTS PIES | Unit 3, High Street | 389 yd | |
| KEBAB LAND | 28-30 High Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Morris Square | 285 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 340 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 342 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 389 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 163 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 945 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.