Dove Place is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 4AY is located in the Westbury Park & Northwood 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 Dove Place, Newcastle, ST5 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 4AZ, ST5 4AT, ST5 4AP, ST5 4AU, ST5 4BA, ST5 4BB, ST5 4AX, ST5 3LH, ST5 4AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 4AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 39.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 33.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 41.9% | 42% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 19% | 12.2% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 22% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 25.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 85.9% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95% | 88.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove Place was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% higher than the Clayton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dove Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton and the 99th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dove Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-02-13 | £63,712 |
| 27 Dove Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-08-17 | £82,329 |
| 7 Dove Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-11-14 | £121,683 |
| 12 Dove Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2006-09-18 | £176,459 |
| 6 Dove Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £25,572 | 2003-02-17 | £74,502 |
ST5 4AY 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 470 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 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School Langdale Road , Clayton ST5 3QE | - not rated | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,839 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,283 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 | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,933 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 | 1,769 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,936 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 | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SEABRIDGE | 174 Seabridge Lane | 216 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 782 yd | |
| WESTBURY TAVERN | The Westbury Tavern, Westbury Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 729 yd | |
| LITTLE CHINA | 5 The Westbury Centre, Westbury Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Road - Clayton WYE ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 924 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.