Friarswood Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2EG is located in the Westlands 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 Friarswood Road, Newcastle, ST5 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2EH, ST5 2EF, ST5 2EE, ST5 2DY, ST5 2EQ, ST5 2DU, ST5 2DX, ST5 3AA, ST5 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 38.4% | 54.4% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 29.3% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 43.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 8.2% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 30.8% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 38.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 86.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 95.5% | 87.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friarswood Road was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friarswood Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 170th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Friarswood Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-07-19 | £155,690 |
| 2B Friarswood Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-21 | £181,180 |
| 26 Friarswood Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-06-19 | £182,485 |
| 20 Friarswood Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2021-07-30 | £180,545 |
| 32 Friarswood Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-06-28 | £215,516 |
ST5 2EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EG 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarswood Primary School Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | 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 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's CofE (C) Primary School St Paul's Road: Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | - not rated | 519 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,637 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 | 331 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 331 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 569 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 569 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Costa Coffee, Brook Lane | 180 yd | |
| LYMELIGHT LANES | Lymelight Boulevard, High Street | 343 yd | |
| BYGONES TEA ROOM | 108a High Street | 355 yd | |
| THE CLUBHOUSE | Basement Unit, The Square 98-104, High Street | 370 yd | |
| REEL GAMES | The Square And Village Cinemas, Units 3/4 High Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOAT & HORSES | 2 Stubbs Gate | 310 yd | |
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 333 yd | |
| CASTLETOWN DISTILLERY | Hick Street | 352 yd | |
| BAR SOCIAL | Unit 6 The Square | 355 yd | |
| HOGARTHS | 95-97 High Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBWAY | Subway, The Square And Village Cinemas, High Street | 352 yd | |
| D-LICIOUS | 132 High Street | 355 yd | |
| MOOHANS KITCHEN | 15 London Road | 365 yd | |
| TEMPTATIONS DESSERT BAR | 6 The Midway | 392 yd | |
| BURRITO BANDITS | 85 High Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 181 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 257 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 333 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 513 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 357 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 608 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 854 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.