Stanier Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2SY 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 Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2SZ, ST5 2TB, ST5 2RS, ST5 2RR, ST5 2SX, ST5 2SD, ST5 2SU, ST5 2RP, ST5 2SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 2SY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 49.3% | 61.7% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 22.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 47.8% | 41.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 12.3% | -16.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 25.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.2% | 86.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanier Street was 266.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.4% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stanier Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 19th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Stanier Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-05-07 | £121,975 |
| 57 Stanier Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-02-12 | £147,594 |
| 41 Stanier Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-06-07 | £137,963 |
| 39 Stanier Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2018-11-30 | £125,022 |
| 21 Stanier Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-08-25 | £146,393 |
ST5 2SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 2SY 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 | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,137 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 | 112 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 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,952 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 | 524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,122 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 | 415 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 242 yd | |
| NO. 21 CAFE AND SANDWICH BAR | 21 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| JUMBO | 9-11 Liverpool Road | 283 yd | |
| MADO CAFE | 40 High Street | 287 yd | |
| FAMILY BAKERY CAFE | Unit 8A, Roebuck Shopping Centre, High Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLERS | 3 Pepper Street | 227 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| THE JUG | 41 Bridge Street | 242 yd | |
| OLD BULLS HEAD | 6 LAD LANE | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 132 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 132 yd | |
| CASTLE MILKSHAKE | 42 High Street | 285 yd | |
| PIZZA & WINE | 15 Merrial Street | 342 yd | |
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 121 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 353 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 410 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 466 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 163 yd | |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 753 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 | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.