Lincoln Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3AR is located in the Clayton 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 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3AS, ST5 3AU, ST5 3AT, ST5 3AP, ST5 3BS, ST5 3AZ, ST5 3BJ, ST5 3EP, ST5 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 23.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 59% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.3% | 43.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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 | 25.9% | 20.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 29.8% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 93% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincoln Avenue was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lincoln Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-29 | £261,430 |
| 138 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,500 | 2025-03-03 | £373,162 |
| 125 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-05-30 | £339,002 |
| 101 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-12-21 | £234,028 |
| 124 Lincoln Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-04-21 | £324,132 |
ST5 3AR 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 retired residents living in ST5 3AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Infant School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Junior School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 731 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfields Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Business and Language College Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | - not rated | 910 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Vale Independent School Unit 2 , Lyme Vale Court ST4 6NW | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martec Training Lyme Valley , London Road ST5 1LZ | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 844 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SECRET GARDEN | 85 Clayton Road | 430 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 524 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 648 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 691 yd | |
| Destination Gym | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 297 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 297 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 328 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 631 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 519 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 647 yd | |
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 655 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 902 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| St. Johns Ce(A) Primary School ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL WHEATLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.