Marina Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 0SB 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 Marina Drive, Newcastle, ST5 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 0RH, ST5 0RP, ST5 0RE, ST5 0RG, ST5 0RR, ST5 0RW, ST5 9NU, ST5 0SZ, ST5 0RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 0SB 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 0SB 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 Marina Drive 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.
Marina Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Marina Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 1995-10-25 | £323,107 |
ST5 0SB 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 0SB 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 | 1,834 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | 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 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,101 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 | 1,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,727 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 | 580 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 13 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 421 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 594 yd | |
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 675 yd | |
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 368 yd | |
| POLITE VICAR | 600 Etruria Road | 700 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 751 yd | |
| VICTORIA INN | 62 King Street | 811 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 525 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 613 yd | |
| CAPRINOS | 131 Liverpool Road | 706 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | Exchange House, Liverpool Road | 707 yd | |
| SPICE AND GRILL | 133 Liverpool Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 943 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 1,007 yd | |
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 1,014 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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.