Brunswick Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 1BU is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunswick Street, Newcastle, ST5 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 1HL, ST5 1HH, ST5 1TT, ST5 1HN, ST5 1BB, ST5 1AZ, ST5 1DJ, ST5 1JX, ST5 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 1BU is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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 | 40.5% | 42% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 59.5% | 58% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 1BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58% | 54.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 23.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 42.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.6% | 16.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 31.1% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 29.8% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.6% | 77.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 74.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 75.4% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Street was 250.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.7% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunswick Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 26th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar Bar & Restaurant & Club Zanzibar Brunswick Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2020-03-27 | £960,903 |
| Zanzibar Bar & Restaurant & Club Zanzibar Brunswick Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £6,923,000 | 2017-10-27 | £8,734,301 |
ST5 1BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in ST5 1BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary School Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Stanier Street , ST5 2SU | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy 17a King Street , Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1JF | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , ST5 1JB | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY JUNCTION CAFE | 22-24 Andrew Place | 171 yd | |
| SPLASH CAFE | Jubilee 2, Brunswick Street | 281 yd | |
| COSTA | 16 Castle Walk | 415 yd | |
| ANASMA GREEK BAKERY | 7 Queens Parade, Ryecroft | 424 yd | |
| MICHELANGELO | 52 Ironmarket | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIGGER ROCK VENUE LIMITED | The Rigger, Marsh Parade | 115 yd | |
| CASK BAR | 1-2 Andrew Place | 171 yd | |
| KNUTTON EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB | Ex Servicemens Club, John Street | 221 yd | |
| VICTORIA INN | 62 King Street | 221 yd | |
| MUSEUM | 29 George Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAVOURITE CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 14 Brunswick Street | 56 yd | |
| SHERIF FAST FOOD | 8 Berkeley Court, Borough Road | 75 yd | |
| THE ONE NOODLE BAR | 1a George Street | 87 yd | |
| LIMS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 28 George Street | 109 yd | |
| SMASHED N LOADED | 19-21 George Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 121 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 252 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 415 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 520 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 788 yd | |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.