Church Plantation is in Keele, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 5AY is located in the Keele electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Plantation, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5AY 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 5AY 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 5AY, 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 5AY 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 Church Plantation was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Plantation has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 28th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Church Plantation, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,675 | 2023-02-27 | £285,698 |
| 20 Church Plantation, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £264,650 | 2022-04-08 | £300,986 |
| 7 Church Plantation, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £234,500 | 2021-01-28 | £290,570 |
| 12 Church Plantation, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-01-25 | £430,364 |
| 10 Church Plantation, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2014-01-17 | £388,418 |
ST5 5AY 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 5AY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 5,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary School Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Community 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 | 3,392 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 | 366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAFE CENTRAL | 42 The Covert | 334 yd | |
| DAVID WEATHERALL CAFE | Keele University | 425 yd | |
| SMART INNOVATION HUB CAFE (SIH CAFE) | Denise Coates Building, Whitmore Road | 426 yd | |
| CHAPTERS CAFE | Keele University, Three Mile Lane | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNEYD ARMS | 1 The Village | 630 yd | |
| STUDENTS UNION BARS | Keele University, Keele Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGGS | Unit 6, Keele University, Union Square | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Keele University, Three Mile Lane | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keele Leisure Centre Keele University KEELE UNIVERSITY KEELE UNIVERSITY THREE MILE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Keele University Sports Centre THE COVERT | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Pt Golf - Keele Driving Range KEELE ROAD | golf | 634 yd |
| Keele Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Keele Road | golf | 769 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.