Wilson Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2BZ is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilson Street, Newcastle, ST5 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2DB, ST5 2DE, ST5 2DD, ST5 2AN, ST5 2DA, ST5 2BU, ST5 2BS, ST5 2AX, ST5 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 2BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 53.4% | 62.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 23.4% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.1% | 47.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 2BZ 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 | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 36% | 15.3% | 16.9% | 19.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 28.5% | -5.2% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 1.7% | 10.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 85.5% | 70.9% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 88.5% | 77.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 77.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Street was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilson Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 209th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wilson Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-19 | £140,000 |
| 21 Wilson Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-24 | £153,061 |
| 17 Wilson Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2023-01-27 | £107,951 |
| 21 Wilson Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-18 | £494,500 |
| 19 Wilson Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-10-28 | £122,134 |
ST5 2BZ 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 2BZ 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 | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 804 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,259 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 | 550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,968 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 | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 139 yd | |
| JUMBO | 9-11 Liverpool Road | 325 yd | |
| OATCAKE HEAVEN | 10 Hickman Street | 352 yd | |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 368 yd | |
| TWO FORKS COFFEE | 19 Merrial Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALBERT INN | 1 Brindley Street | 91 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 296 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 368 yd | |
| THE JUG | 41 Bridge Street | 368 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERI PERI & SHAWARMA | 54 Liverpool Road | 140 yd | |
| BELLA VISTA PIZZA & PASTA | 54A Liverpool Road | 141 yd | |
| LORITOS | 54A Liverpool Road | 141 yd | |
| OATCAKE STATION | 64 Liverpool Road | 174 yd | |
| CHARCOAL HOUSE | 54a Liverpool Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 268 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 344 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE MINI MARKET | 7 Brunswick Street | 522 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 537 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 468 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 575 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 840 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 | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.