Abbots Way is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 3QX 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 Abbots Way, Newcastle, ST5 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 3QU, ST5 3NE, ST5 2HF, ST5 3EW, ST5 3QN, ST5 3LT, ST5 2HE, ST5 3BD, ST5 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 3QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.9% | 53.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 3QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 18.8% | 25.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 56.2% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 51.2% | 47.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around ST5 3QX this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.7% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 46.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Way was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbots Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 24th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-13 | £299,125 |
| 77 Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,976 | 2023-05-26 | £251,430 |
| 81 Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2022-11-04 | £241,081 |
| 81 Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-03-31 | £199,385 |
| 93 Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2020-09-25 | £285,671 |
ST5 3QX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 3QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,427 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 | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 300 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,785 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 | 143 yd | |
| AMANDA WILKES | Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road | 731 yd | |
| CAROLE'S CORNER | Martec Training, London Road | 767 yd | |
| Moment To Restaurant | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 837 yd | |
| RVS Cafe - Maternity | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 679 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 679 yd | |
| LONDON ROAD BOWLING CLUB | London Road Bowling Club, London Road | 767 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE & HARTSHILL CRICKET CLUB | Stafford Avenue | 785 yd | |
| BOAT & HORSES | 2 Stubbs Gate | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OATCAKES | Castle Oatcakes, 78 London Road | 767 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 837 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 945 yd | |
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 967 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 967 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coppice School COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL COPPICE SPECIAL SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Friarswood Primary School FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL FRIARSWOOD CP SCHOOL ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 802 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 | 934 yd |
| Westland Tennis Courts WEDGWOOD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.