Repton Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3JF is located in the Westlands 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 Repton Drive, Newcastle, ST5 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3JN, ST5 3NB, ST5 3JJ, ST5 3NA, ST5 3JE, ST5 3JH, ST5 3JL, ST5 3EN, ST5 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3JF 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 | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 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 3JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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 | 14.8% | 17.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.5% | 68.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 39.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 53.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.9% | 80.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.1% | 86.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Repton Drive was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Thistleberry average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Repton Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry and the 31st lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Repton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-03 | £457,331 |
| 24 Repton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-02-16 | £449,027 |
| 25 Repton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-19 | £376,933 |
| 40 Repton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-10-18 | £386,612 |
| 20 Repton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-13 | £463,539 |
ST5 3JF 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 3JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 5,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 1,012 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 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Keele , ST5 5BG | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 732 yd | |
| THE SEABRIDGE | 174 Seabridge Lane | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 736 yd |
| Wye Road - Clayton WYE ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.