Norwich Place is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3BH 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 Norwich Place, Newcastle, ST5 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3NP, ST5 3BJ, ST5 3ER, ST5 3AT, ST5 3ES, ST5 3QQ, ST5 3ED, ST5 3QH, ST5 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 35.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 21.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 19% | 24.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
| Widowed | 20.1% | 13.3% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19% | 29% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -19.4% |
| Good health | 22.6% | 24% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 37.4% | 27.9% | -9.5% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 16.9% | 15.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 11.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around ST5 3BH this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 30.5% | -21.1% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 12.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 18% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 92.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 97.4% | 91.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 91.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Place was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 95th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Norwich Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2005-11-08 | £86,889 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 3BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,988 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 | 404 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 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 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 | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,886 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 | 913 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 644 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 818 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 864 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 915 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 359 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 474 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 552 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 552 yd | |
| THE SEABRIDGE | 174 Seabridge Lane | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 365 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 621 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 623 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 623 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 365 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 813 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.