Brampton Wood is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0QP 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 Brampton Wood, Newcastle, ST5 0QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0GP, ST5 0UJ, ST5 0LX, ST5 0QR, ST5 0QW, ST5 1JH, ST5 1JQ, ST5 0QT, ST5 0QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 0QP 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 Brampton Wood 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.
Brampton Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House The Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-06-30 | £871,701 |
| Beech House Brampton Wood, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2008-11-27 | £755,094 |
| Hobbergate Brampton Wood, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-07-05 | £417,262 |
| Beech House Brampton Wood, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2006-05-15 | £740,558 |
| Hobbergate The Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-01-27 | £449,561 |
ST5 0QP 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 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,483 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 | 1,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 2 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 417 yd | |
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 561 yd | |
| SPLASH CAFE | Jubilee 2, Brunswick Street | 637 yd | |
| COMMUNITY JUNCTION CAFE | 22-24 Andrew Place | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 339 yd | |
| VICTORIA INN | 62 King Street | 393 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 516 yd | |
| KNUTTON EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB | Ex Servicemens Club, John Street | 594 yd | |
| MUSEUM | 29 George Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIF FAST FOOD | 8 Berkeley Court, Borough Road | 550 yd | |
| THE ONE NOODLE BAR | 1a George Street | 579 yd | |
| SMASHED N LOADED | 19-21 George Street | 591 yd | |
| WONGS | 5 George Street | 591 yd | |
| SUN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 3 George Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 588 yd | |
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 593 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 740 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 805 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 1,031 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.