Prospect Terrace is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2SH is located in the Town 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 Prospect Terrace, Newcastle, ST5 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2SF, ST5 2SJ, ST5 2SN, ST5 2SP, ST5 2SW, ST5 2AL, ST5 2SU, ST5 2DH, ST5 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 40.3% | 51.4% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -32.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 19.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| Widowed | 26.2% | 13.1% | -13.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 (50%) 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 | 14.3% | 22.8% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -25.6% |
| Good health | 23% | 27.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 34.7% | 24.6% | -10.1% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 21.9% | 14.9% | -7.0% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 9.3% |
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 2SH this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 34.9% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 26.4% | 17.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 91.3% | 78.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 80.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 76.7% | -28.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.8% | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Terrace was 419.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 347.5% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 11th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Prospect Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2019-07-30 | £76,545 |
| 18 Prospect Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2006-03-17 | £78,926 |
ST5 2SH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 322 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 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,176 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 | 181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,295 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 | 837 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,360 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 | 332 yd | |
| JUMBO | 9-11 Liverpool Road | 355 yd | |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 366 yd | |
| OATCAKE HEAVEN | 10 Hickman Street | 423 yd | |
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 96 yd | |
| THE ALBERT INN | 1 Brindley Street | 336 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 366 yd | |
| THE JUG | 41 Bridge Street | 366 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERI PERI & SHAWARMA | 54 Liverpool Road | 285 yd | |
| BELLA VISTA PIZZA & PASTA | 54A Liverpool Road | 286 yd | |
| LORITOS | 54A Liverpool Road | 286 yd | |
| OATCAKE STATION | 64 Liverpool Road | 294 yd | |
| CHARCOAL HOUSE | 54a Liverpool Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 132 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 503 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 551 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 721 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 228 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 372 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 419 yd | |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 822 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.