Hereford Avenue is in Clayton, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3ED 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 Hereford Avenue, Clayton, Newcastle, ST5 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3EH, ST5 3EQ, ST5 3EJ, ST5 3EB, ST5 3EA, ST5 3ET, ST5 3BH, ST5 3BJ, ST5 3DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45% | 49% | 4.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 39.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 43.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 24.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 21.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 87.1% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Avenue was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hereford Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-19 | £166,602 |
| 27 Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-12-13 | £169,302 |
| 60 Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-09 | £190,365 |
| 23 Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2024-02-29 | £144,691 |
| 25 Hereford Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-02-09 | £175,181 |
ST5 3ED 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 2,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,888 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,126 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 | 803 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 812 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 859 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 912 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 282 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 367 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 518 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 518 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 332 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 454 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 454 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 456 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 332 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 996 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 926 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 | 1,053 yd |
| Redgate Clayton Football Club NORTHWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.