George Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 1JU is located in the Town 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 George Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 1JY, ST5 1DL, ST5 1JZ, ST5 1JT, ST5 1DN, ST5 1DQ, ST5 1JX, ST5 1DJ, ST5 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 50.3% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 56.5% | 49.7% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 57.8% | 58.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 19.2% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 42.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 26.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 21% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 21.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 8% | 0.5% | -7.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.5% | 82.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 82.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 4.2% | -7.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 82.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 11.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 788.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 741.6% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
George Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 3rd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 444.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 - 47 George Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-18 | £153,538 |
| 37 - 39 George Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-14 | £146,674 |
| 49 - 51 George Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-08-03 | £244,629 |
| 33 George Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £67,750 | 2018-11-23 | £81,713 |
| 55 George Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-08-07 | £126,378 |
ST5 1JU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,901 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 | 1,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 83 yd | |
| Kismet Restaurant | 558 Hartshill Road | 376 yd | |
| SPLASH CAFE | Jubilee 2, Brunswick Street | 501 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza and Grill | 475/477 Hartshill Road | 581 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSEUM | 29 George Street | 2 yd | |
| KNUTTON EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB | Ex Servicemens Club, John Street | 34 yd | |
| CASK BAR | 1-2 Andrew Place | 83 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | 67-71 George Street | 85 yd | |
| HOP INN | 102 Albert Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 2 yd | |
| CHILLI JACKS | 45-47 George Street | 2 yd | |
| GOLDEN WOK | 43 George Street | 2 yd | |
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 51 yd | |
| THE TASTE OF SPICE INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 14 Andrew Place | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 105 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 465 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 638 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 427/431 Hartshill Road | 708 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 1,011 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.