Brampton Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0RQ 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 Road, Newcastle, ST5 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0NU, ST5 0NT, ST5 0NS, ST5 0SJ, ST5 0NX, ST5 0NP, ST5 0PA, ST5 0RL, ST5 0RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 22% | 27.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 58% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 14.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 41.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brampton Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brampton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 145th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Place Day Centre Brampton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-03-18 | £278,200 |
ST5 0RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST5 0RQ 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,636 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 | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,209 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 | 1,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,563 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 | 642 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 263 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 363 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 602 yd | |
| RED CAFE | Units 11 And 12, Etruria Trading Estate, Etruria Way | 867 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 91 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 500 yd | |
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 736 yd | |
| THE ARCHER | 21 Church Lane | 838 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 239 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 326 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 878 yd | |
| CAPRINOS | 131 Liverpool Road | 1,030 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | Exchange House, Liverpool Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,019 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,080 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.