May Place is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0RJ 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 May Place, Newcastle, ST5 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0NN, ST5 0RL, ST5 0NL, ST5 0NT, ST5 0NJ, ST5 0NP, ST5 0RF, ST5 0NU, ST5 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 0RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 57% | 53.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 43% | 46.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 19.9% | 21% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 50.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 21% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 35% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 28.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 29.8% | 16.4% | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0RJ this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 31.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 9.9% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 29.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 98% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.6% | 98.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Place was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Place has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 84th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-29 | £242,516 |
| 4 May Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-08-09 | £221,114 |
| 3 May Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-05-31 | £209,465 |
| 16 May Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2013-06-14 | £228,145 |
| 14 May Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2011-06-03 | £258,333 |
ST5 0RJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 0RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 196 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,826 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 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,349 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 | 1,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 335 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 430 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 435 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 707 yd | |
| RED CAFE | Units 11 And 12, Etruria Trading Estate, Etruria Way | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 278 yd | |
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 546 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 689 yd | |
| VICTORIA INN | 62 King Street | 801 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 427 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 511 yd | |
| SHERIF FAST FOOD | 8 Berkeley Court, Borough Road | 969 yd | |
| THE ONE NOODLE BAR | 1a George Street | 973 yd | |
| SMASHED N LOADED | 19-21 George Street | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 977 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 392 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.