Clayton Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3AF is located in the Westlands 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 Clayton Road, Newcastle, ST5 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3AQ, ST5 3AG, ST5 2EF, ST5 3FF, ST5 1LX, ST5 3AA, ST5 1LU, ST5 2EG, ST5 3FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 38.4% | 54.4% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 29.3% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 43.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 8.2% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 30.8% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 38.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 86.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 95.5% | 87.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton Road was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clayton Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 129th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-04-19 | £82,169 |
| 17 Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2024-03-20 | £115,827 |
| Orchard House Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2018-07-20 | £1,456,196 |
| 1 Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,750 | 2018-03-20 | £171,072 |
| 25 Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-12-18 | £362,049 |
ST5 3AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AF 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,622 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 | 1,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE'S CORNER | Martec Training, London Road | 308 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Costa Coffee, Brook Lane | 411 yd | |
| BYGONES TEA ROOM | 108a High Street | 520 yd | |
| LYMELIGHT LANES | Lymelight Boulevard, High Street | 537 yd | |
| THE CLUBHOUSE | Basement Unit, The Square 98-104, High Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOAT & HORSES | 2 Stubbs Gate | 254 yd | |
| LONDON ROAD BOWLING CLUB | London Road Bowling Club, London Road | 308 yd | |
| CASTLE MONA | Castle Mona, 4 Victoria Street | 388 yd | |
| CASTLETOWN DISTILLERY | Hick Street | 515 yd | |
| BAR SOCIAL | Unit 6 The Square | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OATCAKES | Castle Oatcakes, 78 London Road | 308 yd | |
| MOOHANS KITCHEN | 15 London Road | 439 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Subway, The Square And Village Cinemas, High Street | 515 yd | |
| D-LICIOUS | 132 High Street | 520 yd | |
| BURRITO BANDITS | 85 High Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons, Goose Street | 412 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Aldi, Blackfriars Road | 484 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | Keele Road | 581 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 10 Castle Walk | 747 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Lower Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Blackfriars Academy BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL BLACKFRIARS SPECIAL SCHOOL PRIORY ROAD | swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) XERCISE4LESS XERCISE4LESS BARRACKS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| St Giles And St George'S C Of E Academy ORME ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme School MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Staffordshire Unitarians Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Unitarian Meeting House Lower Street | 851 yd | |
| Jubilee Pool (Closed) Nelson Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Jubilee 2 BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 938 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 | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| 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 | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.