Geneva Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2QG 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 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, ST5 2QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2QW, ST5 2QF, ST5 2TX, ST5 2QE, ST5 2QN, ST5 2QQ, ST5 2QL, ST5 2QX, ST5 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 14.3% | 19.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.9% | 64.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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% | 42.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 42.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.3% | 86.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 90.7% | 90.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Geneva Drive was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Thistleberry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Geneva Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry and the 46th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-04-29 | £316,787 |
| 7 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-13 | £323,230 |
| 4 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-06-11 | £312,305 |
| 10 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-12-16 | £311,218 |
| 9 Geneva Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-04-24 | £379,099 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 2QG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,687 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 | 290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Infants' School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Junior School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,596 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 | 1,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,143 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 | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DICK TURPIN | 1 Gallows Tree Lane | 333 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 537 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUI'S KITCHEN | 66 Paris Avenue | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODEYS OF NEWCASTLE | 72-76 Paris Avenue | 184 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy GALLOWSTREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 479 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 784 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 | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.