Keele University is in Keele, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 5AU is located in the Keele 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 Keele University, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 5AU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 57.2% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 42.8% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 5AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 84.8% | 83.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 46.8% | -14.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 11.7% | 6.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around ST5 5AU this area, 0.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.8% | 60% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 43.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 33.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.9% | 71.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 77% | 82% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 82.5% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 18.9% | 6.0% | 12.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keele University was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Keele University has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 13th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keele Lodge Keele University, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2009-01-09 | £371,377 |
| Drive Lodge Keele University, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1999-08-27 | £186,741 |
ST5 5AU 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 student residents living in ST5 5AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 301 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 78 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,819 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 | 3,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Keele , ST5 5BG | - not rated | 473 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 4,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPTERS CAFE | Keele University, Three Mile Lane | 373 yd | |
| CAFE CENTRAL | 42 The Covert | 392 yd | |
| DAVID WEATHERALL CAFE | Keele University | 427 yd | |
| SMART INNOVATION HUB CAFE (SIH CAFE) | Denise Coates Building, Whitmore Road | 428 yd | |
| APEDALE HERITAGE CAFE | Apedale Colliery, Apedale Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENTS UNION BARS | Keele University, Keele Road | 618 yd | |
| SNEYD ARMS | 1 The Village | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGGS | Unit 6, Keele University, Union Square | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Keele University, Three Mile Lane | 373 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keele University Sports Centre THE COVERT | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Keele Leisure Centre Keele University KEELE UNIVERSITY KEELE UNIVERSITY THREE MILE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Pt Golf - Keele Driving Range KEELE ROAD | golf | 759 yd |
| Keele Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Keele Road | golf | 879 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.