Sydney Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0QE 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 Sydney Street, Newcastle, ST5 0QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0QD, ST5 0PD, ST5 0QB, ST5 0PN, ST5 0LF, ST5 0LG, ST5 0PP, ST5 0PE, ST5 0PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 0QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 49.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.5% | 12.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 36.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.1% | 93.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Street was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydney Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 69th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sydney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-07-15 | £301,357 |
| 5 Sydney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2019-02-01 | £260,750 |
| 10 Sydney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2018-06-05 | £329,588 |
| 16 Sydney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-10-12 | £208,018 |
| 5 Sydney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2016-08-26 | £253,426 |
ST5 0QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,983 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 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,203 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 | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,988 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 | 801 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 1,766 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 | 322 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 438 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 627 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 746 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 585 yd | |
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 655 yd | |
| The Holy Inadequate | 67 Etruria Old Road | 760 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 860 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 708 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 749 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 970 yd | |
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 992 yd | |
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.