Slaney Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 1NF 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 Slaney Street, Newcastle, ST5 1NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 1ND, ST5 1NE, ST5 1NJ, ST5 1NB, ST5 1LZ, ST5 1NG, ST5 1NR, ST5 1NH, ST5 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 1NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 1NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 52.9% | 64.9% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 14.9% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 54.3% | 38.5% | -15.8% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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 | 19.6% | 18.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.9% | 31.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 24.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86% | 83% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 88.1% | 81.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 81.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slaney Street was 139.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Slaney Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 62nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Slaney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,315 | 2025-12-19 | £108,810 |
| 25 Slaney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-05-21 | £104,462 |
| 36 Slaney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-09-16 | £88,803 |
| 61 Slaney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-17 | £179,681 |
| 20 Slaney Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-12-12 | £101,037 |
ST5 1NF 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 1NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,648 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 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary School Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarswood Primary School Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,679 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 | 1,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martec Training Lyme Valley , London Road ST5 1LZ | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 628 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE'S CORNER | Martec Training, London Road | 116 yd | |
| Moment To Restaurant | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 413 yd | |
| RVS Cafe - Maternity | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 413 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Lyme Buidling Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 413 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Main Building Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON ROAD BOWLING CLUB | London Road Bowling Club, London Road | 116 yd | |
| CASTLE MONA | Castle Mona, 4 Victoria Street | 175 yd | |
| BOAT & HORSES | 2 Stubbs Gate | 323 yd | |
| THE FORTY FIVE CLUB | 92 Lancaster Road | 430 yd | |
| HOGARTHS | 95-97 High Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OATCAKES | Castle Oatcakes, 78 London Road | 116 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 413 yd | |
| MOOHANS KITCHEN | 15 London Road | 483 yd | |
| BURRITO BANDITS | 85 High Street | 634 yd | |
| SHAWS | 103 High Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 674 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 720 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 802 yd | |
| PREMIER GEORGE STREET | 15-17 George Street | 825 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 962 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.