Spode Grove is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 4HF 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 Spode Grove, Newcastle, ST5 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 4EY, ST5 4EZ, ST5 4HN, ST5 4EU, ST5 4BH, ST5 4ET, ST5 4HG, ST5 4HB, ST5 4JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 4HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.1% | 49% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 20.3% | 20.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 64% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 37.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 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 | 24% | 21% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.2% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 33.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| White | 91.2% | 92.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91.2% | 88.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spode Grove was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Thistleberry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spode Grove has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Spode Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-30 | £221,474 |
| 9 Spode Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-22 | £212,525 |
| 10 Spode Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2018-10-08 | £232,493 |
| 6 Spode Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-07-19 | £242,769 |
| 11 Spode Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-06-23 | £302,216 |
ST5 4HF 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 4HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | - not rated | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Primary School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Infants' School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabridge Junior School Roe Lane , ST5 3PJ | - not rated | 949 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Business and Language College Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Vale Independent School Unit 2 , Lyme Vale Court ST4 6NW | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Newcastle Road , Trent Vale ST4 6NS | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice School Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTBURY TAVERN | The Westbury Tavern, Westbury Road | 448 yd | |
| THE SEABRIDGE | 174 Seabridge Lane | 581 yd | |
| THE GATE HOUSE | Gate House, Clayton Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE CHINA | 5 The Westbury Centre, Westbury Road | 498 yd | |
| SEABRIDGE FISH BAR | 24 Windermere Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | 10-12 Windermere Road | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Road - Clayton WYE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Redgate Clayton Football Club NORTHWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Roe Lane Playing Fields Roe Lane | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Seabridge Primary School ROE LANE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Langdale Primary School LANGDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Stoke-On-Trent) CLAYTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.