Thistleberry Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2LT 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 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2LU, ST5 2LS, ST5 2JP, ST5 2JH, ST5 2LR, ST5 2JS, ST5 2JX, ST5 2LG, ST5 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 49.5% | 54.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 32.8% | 44% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 39.2% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 46.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.3% | 11.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 25% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 34.2% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 88.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.5% | 91% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistleberry Avenue was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thistleberry Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 111th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-13 | £165,317 |
| 44 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-03-26 | £173,460 |
| 18 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-11 | £307,128 |
| 50 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-09 | £150,691 |
| 62 Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,995 | 2023-04-11 | £180,388 |
ST5 2LT 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 student residents living in ST5 2LT 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,863 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 | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation 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 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,372 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,988 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 | 1,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,636 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 | 282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,852 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 | 494 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Costa Coffee, Brook Lane | 923 yd | |
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 982 yd | |
| FAMILY BAKERY CAFE | Unit 8A, Roebuck Shopping Centre, High Street | 1,008 yd | |
| MADO CAFE | 40 High Street | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 2 yd | |
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 636 yd | |
| DICK TURPIN | 1 Gallows Tree Lane | 714 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 809 yd | |
| WELLERS | 3 Pepper Street | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 494 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 494 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 837 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 837 yd | |
| LOUI'S KITCHEN | 66 Paris Avenue | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 636 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 846 yd | |
| LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE | 72-76 Paris Avenue | 867 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 922 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 574 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 802 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 946 yd | |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 138.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.