Greenbank Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0RT 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 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, ST5 0RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9NW, ST5 9NL, ST5 0RU, ST5 0RY, ST5 9NP, ST5 9NG, ST5 0RS, ST5 9NN, ST5 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 0RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 0RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 26.7% | 24.2% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 58.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 40.2% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 25.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 97.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenbank Road was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenbank Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in May Bank and the 40th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-06-17 | £288,857 |
| 7 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2016-04-15 | £301,701 |
| 4 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-05-11 | £375,714 |
| 7 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2007-05-04 | £285,171 |
| 7 Greenbank Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-02-17 | £249,172 |
ST5 0RT 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 3,334 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 | - not rated | 461 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | - not rated | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,798 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 | - not rated | 414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy 17a King Street , Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 393 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 415 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 808 yd | |
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 827 yd | |
| CAFE PAUSA | Wolstanton Retail Park | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 263 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 395 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 730 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 730 yd | |
| THE ARCHER | 21 Church Lane | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 280 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 329 yd | |
| THE MILEHOUSE FISHBAR | 63 Milehouse Lane | 768 yd | |
| TANGS - CANTONESE TAKE AWAY | 59 Milehouse Lane | 768 yd | |
| THE KITCHEN | 61 Milehouse Lane | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Morris Square | 944 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 998 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,021 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 1,029 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 893 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.