Orme Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2ND 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 Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2NE, ST5 2TP, ST5 2NF, ST5 2HW, ST5 2TJ, ST5 2NB, ST5 2JR, ST5 2SD, ST5 2TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 2ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 38.6% | 43.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) 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 | 39.9% | 29.3% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -19.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around ST5 2ND this area, 37.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 37.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 17.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 87.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.8% | 86% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 86.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orme Road was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orme Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 105th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-20 | £125,240 |
| 47 Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-07-07 | £149,461 |
| 47 Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-12-16 | £101,550 |
| 35 Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-11-30 | £154,018 |
| 43 Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-03-23 | £140,885 |
ST5 2ND 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,915 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 | 626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,388 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 | 484 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 235 yd | |
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 563 yd | |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 579 yd | |
| FAMILY BAKERY CAFE | Unit 8A, Roebuck Shopping Centre, High Street | 604 yd | |
| MADO CAFE | 40 High Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 373 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 465 yd | |
| WELLERS | 3 Pepper Street | 545 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 579 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 235 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 235 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 421 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 421 yd | |
| CASTLE MILKSHAKE | 42 High Street | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 373 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 424 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 619 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 640 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 502 yd | |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 928 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.