Thistleberry Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2LP 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 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2LW, ST5 2LR, ST5 2LB, ST5 2LS, ST5 2LJ, ST5 2LG, ST5 2PX, ST5 2HL, ST5 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 2LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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% | 55.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 44.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 40.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 13.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 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 | 44.8% | 44.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 16.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 39.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 91.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.8% | 91.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistleberry Avenue was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thistleberry Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 51st lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2023-06-23 | £240,548 |
| 106 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-10-30 | £226,456 |
| 100 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2015-06-26 | £266,343 |
| 98 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1998-12-04 | £303,804 |
ST5 2LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,042 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 | 413 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 413 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 | 746 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 | 746 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarswood Primary School Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 846 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 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,615 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 | 1,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,666 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 | 134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 815 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,198 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 | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 200 yd | |
| DICK TURPIN | 1 Gallows Tree Lane | 533 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 664 yd | |
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUI'S KITCHEN | 66 Paris Avenue | 673 yd | |
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 682 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 682 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 1,032 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE | 72-76 Paris Avenue | 673 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 815 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 647 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 750 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 845 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.