Broughton Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0PF 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 Broughton Road, Newcastle, ST5 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0PE, ST5 0PB, ST5 0PG, ST5 0QG, ST5 0PH, ST5 0SY, ST5 0PJ, ST5 0QQ, ST5 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 ST5 0PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 26.2% | 28.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 55.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 54.8% | 51.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 34.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.8% | 96.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Road was 209.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.2% higher than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in May Bank and the 32nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Broughton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-05 | £364,937 |
| 21 Broughton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2013-12-23 | £242,573 |
| 21 Broughton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-11-28 | £183,239 |
| 17 Broughton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-11-07 | £346,186 |
| 19 Broughton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2007-04-20 | £351,877 |
ST5 0PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 3,013 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 | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary School Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infants' School Belmont Road , Etruria ST1 4BT | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,194 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 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , ST5 1JB | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy 17a King Street , Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1JF | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Independent Junior School Hartshill Road , ST4 7LY | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 234 yd | |
| RED CAFE | Units 11 And 12, Etruria Trading Estate, Etruria Way | 353 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 748 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 839 yd | |
| Kismet Restaurant | 558 Hartshill Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 496 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 721 yd | |
| The Holy Inadequate | 67 Etruria Old Road | 745 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 18 Stoke Old Road | 765 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | 67-71 George Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 837 yd | |
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 863 yd | |
| CHILLI JACKS | 45-47 George Street | 863 yd | |
| GOLDEN WOK | 43 George Street | 863 yd | |
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 925 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 427/431 Hartshill Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 901 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.