Lanark Walks is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2LH is located in the Thistleberry 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 Lanark Walks, Newcastle, ST5 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2LN, ST5 2LJ, ST5 2LQ, ST5 2LW, ST5 2HL, ST5 2PY, ST5 2LP, ST5 2LB, ST5 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 2LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.5% | 53.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 40.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 31.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.2% | 35.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.3% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 25.3% | 18.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 27.3% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.7% | 93.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 97.2% | 87.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 86.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanark Walks was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lanark Walks has the 27th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 74th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Lanark Walk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-11-14 | £145,865 |
| 24 Lanark Walk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-06-23 | £124,509 |
| 6 Lanark Walk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-19 | £141,413 |
| 17 Lanark Walk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-02-09 | £163,043 |
| 47 Lanark Walk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2023-03-24 | £151,009 |
ST5 2LH 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 retired residents living in ST5 2LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 2LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | - not rated | 310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 931 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 | 931 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarswood Primary School Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,695 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 | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PING'S SANDWICH BAR | 16 Drayton Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DICK TURPIN | 1 Gallows Tree Lane | 337 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 382 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 655 yd | |
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUI'S KITCHEN | 66 Paris Avenue | 488 yd | |
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 873 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE | 72-76 Paris Avenue | 488 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 621 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 944 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.7% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 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.