St Andrews Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2PA 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 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2PF, ST5 2NR, ST5 2PD, ST5 2NP, ST5 2NS, ST5 2NW, ST5 2PE, ST5 2NJ, ST5 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 43.1% | 45.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 39.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 54.5% | 44.1% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 24.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 20.5% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 18.6% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 88.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.1% | 89.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 88.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Drive was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Andrews Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 195th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-05-01 | £146,546 |
| 31 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-01-03 | £163,804 |
| 28 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2019-06-21 | £146,241 |
| 31 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-03-03 | £164,684 |
| 27 St Andrews Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2016-01-06 | £125,532 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 2PA 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,491 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 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,322 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 | 678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,838 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 | 816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP | Newcastle Under Lyme College, Knutton Lane | 643 yd | |
| PING'S SANDWICH BAR | 16 Drayton Street | 676 yd | |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 931 yd | |
| JUMBO | 9-11 Liverpool Road | 958 yd | |
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 532 yd | |
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 827 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 883 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 931 yd | |
| THE JUG | 41 Bridge Street | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICKOZ | 83 Knutton Lane | 469 yd | |
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 676 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 676 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 845 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 827 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 842 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 919 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 804 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 884 yd | |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 932 yd |
| Knutton St Marys Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.