Sandy Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0LX is located in the May Bank 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 Sandy Lane, Newcastle, ST5 0LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0GP, ST5 0LT, ST5 1JH, ST5 0QP, ST5 0LU, ST5 0UJ, ST5 1JQ, ST5 0LZ, ST5 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 0LX is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 44.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 55.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 35.6% | 37% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 40.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 88.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 90.9% | 92.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 93.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 157th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-03 | £423,625 |
| 23 Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-26 | £502,415 |
| Avalon, 45A Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2020-07-01 | £969,949 |
| 39 Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-04-20 | £441,040 |
| 9 Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-06-27 | £495,968 |
ST5 0LX 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 168 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 522 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 540 yd | |
| COMMUNITY JUNCTION CAFE | 22-24 Andrew Place | 591 yd | |
| SPLASH CAFE | Jubilee 2, Brunswick Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 173 yd | |
| VICTORIA INN | 62 King Street | 356 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 399 yd | |
| KNUTTON EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB | Ex Servicemens Club, John Street | 500 yd | |
| MUSEUM | 29 George Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ONE NOODLE BAR | 1a George Street | 521 yd | |
| SMASHED N LOADED | 19-21 George Street | 525 yd | |
| WONGS | 5 George Street | 525 yd | |
| SUN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 3 George Street | 525 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE KEBAB HOUSE | Newcastle Kebab House, 7 George Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 525 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 622 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 822 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.