Oxford Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0QB 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 Oxford Road, Newcastle, ST5 0QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0PN, ST5 0QD, ST5 0PP, ST5 0QE, ST5 0LG, ST5 0PD, ST5 0NF, ST5 0NQ, ST5 0LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0QB 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 | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 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 area around ST5 0QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 45.2% | 42.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 42.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 54.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around ST5 0QB this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 7.3% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 20.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 36.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 93.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.7% | 95.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 153rd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Oxford Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-07-18 | £127,693 |
| 95 Oxford Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2025-04-25 | £120,538 |
| 99 Oxford Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2024-10-30 | £125,827 |
| 252 Oxford Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-09-05 | £198,000 |
| 236 Oxford Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-06-05 | £142,949 |
ST5 0QB 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,929 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,689 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 | 1,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,080 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 , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED CAFE | Units 11 And 12, Etruria Trading Estate, Etruria Way | 411 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 477 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 550 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 680 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 560 yd | |
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 562 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 841 yd | |
| The Holy Inadequate | 67 Etruria Old Road | 849 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 625 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 671 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 945 yd | |
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 988 yd | |
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 925 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.