High Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 1QA 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 High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 1PT, ST5 1PS, ST5 1QQ, ST5 1QG, ST5 1LD, ST5 1AG, ST5 1PN, ST5 1QN, ST5 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 1QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.7% 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 | 49% | 78.7% | 29.7% | 37.9% | 40.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 11.8% | -19.4% | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 4.6% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 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 (86.1%) 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 | 46.9% | 45.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around ST5 1QA this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 9.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 49% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 32.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 26.2% | -4.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 55.4% | -34.7% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 91.8% | 76.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 76.6% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 16.6% | 6.0% | 10.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1368.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1360.5% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 567.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £7,850,000 | 2014-05-02 | £11,122,708 |
ST5 1QA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 1QA 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) | 215 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 106 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,162 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 | 302 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEL GAMES | The Square And Village Cinemas, Units 3/4 High Street | 13 yd | |
| THE CLUBHOUSE | Basement Unit, The Square 98-104, High Street | 28 yd | |
| LYMELIGHT LANES | Lymelight Boulevard, High Street | 44 yd | |
| BYGONES TEA ROOM | 108a High Street | 50 yd | |
| PICCOLOCO | 2a Hassell Street | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR SOCIAL | Unit 6 The Square | 50 yd | |
| CASTLETOWN DISTILLERY | Hick Street | 56 yd | |
| HOGARTHS | 95-97 High Street | 81 yd | |
| SLUG AND LETTUCE | 85 High Street | 81 yd | |
| DARWIN AND BEAR | 91-93 High Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LICIOUS | 132 High Street | 50 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Subway, The Square And Village Cinemas, High Street | 56 yd | |
| BURRITO BANDITS | 85 High Street | 81 yd | |
| SHAWS | 103 High Street | 81 yd | |
| LOCO LOCO | 85 High Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 158 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 208 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 212 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 344 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 365 yd | |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 518 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 806 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.