Stafford Crescent is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3DU 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 Stafford Crescent, Newcastle, ST5 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3DX, ST5 3DY, ST5 3EU, ST5 3DT, ST5 3DP, ST5 3EB, ST5 3DZ, ST5 3EA, ST5 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 43.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 12.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 36.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 24.1% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 25.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| White | 100% | 94.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.2% | 93.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stafford Crescent was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stafford Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 85th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Stafford Crescent, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-09-04 | £166,892 |
| 100 Stafford Crescent, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £65,950 | 2002-12-20 | £172,887 |
| 98 Stafford Crescent, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1996-05-24 | £215,354 |
ST5 3DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,749 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 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 3,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,082 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 | 1,492 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest Catering | Manor Bakeries, Newcastle Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 1,049 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 371 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 588 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 782 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 782 yd | |
| WESTBURY TAVERN | The Westbury Tavern, Westbury Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 439 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 537 yd | |
| LITTLE CHINA | 5 The Westbury Centre, Westbury Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 439 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Redgate Clayton Football Club NORTHWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.