Dunkirk is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2SW 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 Dunkirk, Newcastle, ST5 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2SP, ST5 2SU, ST5 2SX, ST5 2SN, ST5 2SZ, ST5 2SF, ST5 2SH, ST5 2SY, ST5 2RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 2SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.2% | -5.0% | 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 area around ST5 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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% | 49.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
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 (58.2%) 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 | 19.7% | 30.9% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 27.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 27.7% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 15.0% |
| Bad health | 18.4% | 12.5% | -5.9% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2SW this area, 35.3% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.5% | 35.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 22.1% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 89.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 87.6% | 87.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.4% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 39.5% | 13.5% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunkirk was 190.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunkirk has the 17th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 37th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dunkirk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-29 | £110,219 |
| 101 Dunkirk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-07-15 | £129,092 |
| 91 Dunkirk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-07-12 | £127,512 |
| 17 Dunkirk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-08-25 | £83,273 |
| 27 Dunkirk, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-12-09 | £107,045 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 2SW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Stanier Street , ST5 2SU | - not rated | 68 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 68 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's CofE (C) Primary School St Paul's Road: Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | - not rated | 454 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | 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 | 409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,118 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 | 576 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 576 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy 17a King Street , Newcastle under Lyme ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 250 yd | |
| JUMBO | 9-11 Liverpool Road | 264 yd | |
| OATCAKE HEAVEN | 10 Hickman Street | 323 yd | |
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 372 yd | |
| MADO CAFE | 40 High Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 250 yd | |
| THE JUG | 41 Bridge Street | 250 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 250 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 265 yd | |
| WELLERS | 3 Pepper Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARCOAL HOUSE | 54a Liverpool Road | 307 yd | |
| OATCAKE STATION | 64 Liverpool Road | 307 yd | |
| BELLA VISTA PIZZA & PASTA | 54A Liverpool Road | 326 yd | |
| LORITOS | 54A Liverpool Road | 326 yd | |
| PERI PERI & SHAWARMA | 54 Liverpool Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 297 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 315 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 487 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 574 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 258 yd | |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 568 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 733 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 | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.