Roe Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3PL 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 Roe Lane, Newcastle, ST5 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3PQ, ST5 3JA, ST5 3NZ, ST5 3PA, ST5 3NS, ST5 3PE, ST5 3PG, ST5 3NT, ST5 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 3PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 3PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 22.7% | 23.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 58.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.5% | 14.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 41.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 89.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 92.7% | 93.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Lane was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roe Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 81st lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Roe Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-12-08 | £549,347 |
| 4 Roe Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2011-09-30 | £466,187 |
| 8 Roe Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2000-05-05 | £402,235 |
| 3 Roe Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2000-04-07 | £654,942 |
ST5 3PL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 3PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 4,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Junior School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 307 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 320 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Infants' School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 320 yd | Community 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Business and Language College Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martec Training Lyme Valley , London Road ST5 1LZ | - not rated | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SEABRIDGE | 174 Seabridge Lane | 510 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME GOLF CLUB | Whitmore Road | 784 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Golf Club Golf Lane | golf | 829 yd |
| Wye Road - Clayton WYE ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 977 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.