The Covert, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 5AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	51.6%	2.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	50.4%	48.4%	-2.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 5AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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	25.8%	23.9%	-1.9%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	55%	-2.5%	44.2%	10.8%
Separated	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.2%	10.1%	5.9%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	9.2%	11%	1.8%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44%	27.5%	-16.5%	48.4%	-20.9%
Good health	29.1%	30%	0.9%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	13.5%	26.7%	13.2%	12.7%	14.0%
Bad health	6.4%	13.3%	6.9%	4.0%	9.3%
Very bad health	7.1%	2.5%	-4.6%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 5AZ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.2%	29.7%	-4.5%	18.2%	11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.8%	9%	3.2%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.3%	6.3%	-2.0%	13.4%	-7.1%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.4%	2.9%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.8%	15.3%	9.5%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	39.2%	32.4%	-6.8%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	4.2%	1.8%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.8%	0.8%	-2.0%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	3.5%	8.2%	4.7%	2.7%	5.5%
Other Asian	5.7%	4.1%	-1.6%	1.6%	2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	0.8%	0.8%
White	85.1%	84.4%	-0.7%	81.4%	3.0%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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	85.8%	92.6%	6.8%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	4.3%	2.5%	-1.8%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	7.8%	4.1%	-3.7%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	92.6%	6.8%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	5.7%	0.8%	-4.9%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	7.8%	0%	-7.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Muslim	9.9%	6.5%	3.4%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is The Covert Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Covert was 353.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 680.5% higher than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Covert has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 14th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST5 5AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Covert are based on 59 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Covert, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST5 5AZ

Average Price
£223,249

Semi-Detached
£189,365

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£336,197

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Covert

Average Price
£255,606

Semi-Detached
£219,936

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£278,395

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CovertStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 The Covert, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2018-03-29	£313,349
56 The Covert, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£107,200	2015-02-06	£173,657
56 The Covert, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,168	2013-12-04	£185,998
52 The Covert, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,105	2012-01-10	£279,509
51 The Covert, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£193,500	2010-10-22	£310,874

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST5 5AZ

Employment

ST5 5AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	45
Full-Time Employee	26
Part-Time Employee	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Self-Employed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	31
Human health and social work activities	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	3
Manufacturing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Construction	2
Information and communication	1
Transport and storage	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	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	595 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westlands Primary School Ostend Place , Westlands ST5 2QY	3out of 4	2,446 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB	3out of 4	2,590 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS	1out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ	3out of 4	3,428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ	3out of 4	4,472 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP	3out of 4	4,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN	3out of 4	4,686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB	- not rated	3,229 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Keele , ST5 5BG	- not rated	231 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU	- not rated	2,720 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF	4out of 4	3,393 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY	3out of 4	3,770 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF	- not rated	4,443 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
CAFE CENTRAL	42 The Covert	92 yd
DAVID WEATHERALL CAFE	Keele University	211 yd
SMART INNOVATION HUB CAFE (SIH CAFE)	Denise Coates Building, Whitmore Road	212 yd
CHAPTERS CAFE	Keele University, Three Mile Lane	301 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
STUDENTS UNION BARS	Keele University, Keele Road		457 yd
SNEYD ARMS	1 The Village		839 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
GREGGS	Unit 6, Keele University, Union Square		213 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD	Keele University, Three Mile Lane		301 yd

Sport

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	128 yd
Keele Leisure Centre Keele University KEELE UNIVERSITY KEELE UNIVERSITY THREE MILE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	157 yd
Pt Golf - Keele Driving Range KEELE ROAD	golf	494 yd
Keele Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Keele Road	golf	587 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.