Bankhouse Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0QQ 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 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, ST5 0QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 6JJ, ST5 0QG, ST5 0PB, ST4 6FL, ST5 0QF, ST4 6JR, ST5 0SY, ST4 6JW, ST5 0PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0QQ 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 0QQ 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 Bankhouse Drive was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.2% higher than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankhouse Drive has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 65th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-04-14 | £344,035 |
| 6 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2018-08-01 | £192,269 |
| 1 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2006-10-12 | £321,901 |
| 2 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2006-04-03 | £411,548 |
| 3 Bankhouse Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1999-08-20 | £217,043 |
ST5 0QQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,670 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 | 758 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 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 292 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 295 yd | |
| ABM Catering Solutions | Bet 365, Forge Lane | 809 yd | |
| Kismet Restaurant | 558 Hartshill Road | 883 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Inadequate | 67 Etruria Old Road | 617 yd | |
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 625 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 18 Stoke Old Road | 768 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 812 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | 544 Hartshill Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 910 yd | |
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 944 yd | |
| CHILLI JACKS | 45-47 George Street | 944 yd | |
| GOLDEN WOK | 43 George Street | 944 yd | |
| Hartshill Chippy | 445 Hartshill Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 427/431 Hartshill Road | 1,012 yd | |
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 939 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.