Sneyd Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2QA 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 Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2PP, ST5 2QB, ST5 2JA, ST5 2JB, ST5 3LX, ST5 3PR, ST5 2JD, ST5 2QD, ST5 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 2QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 2QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 28.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 60.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 55.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around ST5 2QA this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 50.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.8% | 87.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95% | 94.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sneyd Avenue was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Thistleberry average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sneyd Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry and the 54th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,500 | 2023-10-20 | £465,957 |
| Homeleigh Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £568,000 | 2022-11-22 | £583,942 |
| 3 Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-01-28 | £563,855 |
| 7 Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-10-07 | £791,784 |
| 5 Sneyd Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-05-27 | £407,229 |
ST5 2QA 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,555 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 | 242 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,483 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 | 1,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,732 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 | 471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 2,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 1,035 yd | |
| PING'S SANDWICH BAR | 16 Drayton Street | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 78 yd | |
| DICK TURPIN | 1 Gallows Tree Lane | 710 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUI'S KITCHEN | 66 Paris Avenue | 681 yd | |
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 1,068 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE | 72-76 Paris Avenue | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 92 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 237.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.