Clumber Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3AX 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 Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3AY, ST5 3AZ, ST5 3AN, ST5 3AW, ST5 3BA, ST5 3BB, ST5 3AL, ST5 3AU, ST5 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 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 vicinity of ST5 3AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.4% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 55.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 45.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 33.1% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clumber Avenue was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clumber Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 119th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-02 | £238,672 |
| 56 Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,300 | 2023-11-24 | £225,541 |
| 6 Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-08-25 | £187,894 |
| 30 Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2018-06-27 | £262,000 |
| 2A Clumber Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-08-23 | £266,862 |
ST5 3AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 590 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SECRET GARDEN | 85 Clayton Road | 230 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 408 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 590 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 617 yd | |
| Moment To Restaurant | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 352 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 353 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 495 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 637 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 609 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 677 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 688 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 688 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 688 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 886 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 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 | 638 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.