Cross May Street is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 2TP 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 Cross May Street, Newcastle, ST5 2TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 2HW, ST5 2TG, ST5 2TJ, ST5 2TW, ST5 2ND, ST5 2NE, ST5 2NB, ST5 2JR, ST5 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 2TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 53% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 35% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 48% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 39.9% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 27.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 23.2% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 26% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 86.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 95.9% | 90.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 90.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross May Street was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross May Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 188th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cross May Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-19 | £155,000 |
| 19 Cross May Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-08-04 | £184,944 |
| 8 Cross May Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-09-20 | £164,717 |
| 21 Cross May Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-06-03 | £179,188 |
| 6 Cross May Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £132,250 | 2020-09-14 | £169,870 |
ST5 2TP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 2TP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community 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 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,774 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 | 763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,333 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 | 400 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PING'S SANDWICH BAR | 16 Drayton Street | 131 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Costa Coffee, Brook Lane | 581 yd | |
| AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CAFE | 5 Pepper Street | 586 yd | |
| FAMILY BAKERY CAFE | Unit 8A, Roebuck Shopping Centre, High Street | 615 yd | |
| MADO CAFE | 40 High Street | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAGGON AND HORSES | 33 Higherland | 290 yd | |
| THE THISTLEBERRY HOTEL | The Thistleberry, Thistleberry Avenue | 395 yd | |
| WELLERS | 3 Pepper Street | 566 yd | |
| HOPWATER CELLAR | 2 Bridge Street | 640 yd | |
| BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE | 31 Bridge Street | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY OVEN | 12 Drayton Street | 131 yd | |
| TASTY WOK | 18 Drayton Street | 131 yd | |
| DANCING OCTOPUS | 12 Pool Dam | 441 yd | |
| MO'S KITCHEN | 10 Pool Dam | 441 yd | |
| TEMPTATIONS DESSERT BAR | 6 The Midway | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 290 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 449 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 575 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 580 yd | |
| GALAXY SUPERMARKET LIMITED | 4 Merrial Street | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Pool Dam ST. PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 255 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 551 yd | |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Nchs The Science College Grass Pitches GALLOWSTREE LANE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.