Kentmere Place is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3QL 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 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, ST5 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3QR, ST5 3QN, ST5 3QS, ST5 3QT, ST5 3QW, ST5 2HF, ST5 3RT, ST5 3RU, ST5 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 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 | 30.9% | 32% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 34% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.4% | 27.8% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.8% | 94.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 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% | 95% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentmere Place was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% higher than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kentmere Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 145th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-09-28 | £187,995 |
| 35 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-12 | £173,403 |
| 22 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-04 | £181,124 |
| 17 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-10-15 | £165,932 |
| 28 Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-01 | £174,335 |
ST5 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,551 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 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 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 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,463 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 | 2,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,748 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 | 462 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SECRET GARDEN | 85 Clayton Road | 346 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 858 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FC YOUTH | Playing Field Pavilion, Roe Lane | 969 yd | |
| CAROLE'S CORNER | Martec Training, London Road | 971 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 726 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 726 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 777 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 808 yd | |
| LONDON ROAD BOWLING CLUB | London Road Bowling Club, London Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 789 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 966 yd | |
| CASTLE OATCAKES | Castle Oatcakes, 78 London Road | 971 yd | |
| CLAYTON TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIP SHOP | 6 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 973 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 7 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 789 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 860 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 984 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 | 1,087 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.