Priory Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2EW 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 Priory Road, Newcastle, ST5 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2EL, ST5 2EP, ST5 2ER, ST5 2HU, ST5 2DX, ST5 2EN, ST5 2HT, ST5 2JJ, ST5 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 2EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 2EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 27.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 59.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.1% | 11.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 5.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 41.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 94.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Priory Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Priory Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2023-01-27 | £334,433 |
| 2 Priory Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-08-13 | £473,526 |
| 4 Priory Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2017-07-31 | £399,296 |
| 26 Priory Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-12-14 | £517,753 |
| 10 Priory Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-10-07 | £392,579 |
ST5 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in ST5 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 284 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,052 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 | 368 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PING'S SANDWICH BAR | 16 Drayton Street | 423 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Costa Coffee, Brook Lane | 512 yd | |
| LYMELIGHT LANES | Lymelight Boulevard, High Street | 681 yd | |
| BYGONES TEA ROOM | 108a High Street | 714 yd | |
| THE CLUBHOUSE | Basement Unit, The Square 98-104, High Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 386 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 613 yd | |
| BOAT & HORSES | 2 Stubbs Gate | 666 yd | |
| CASTLETOWN DISTILLERY | Hick Street | 712 yd | |
| BAR SOCIAL | Unit 6 The Square | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 423 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 423 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 678 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 678 yd | |
| TEMPTATIONS DESSERT BAR | 6 The Midway | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 386 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 512 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 570 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 697 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 816 yd | |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 932 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.