Heath Road is in Whitmore, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 5HB is located in the Maer & Whitmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, ST5 5HB 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. The local area around ST5 5HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 14.6% | 25.5% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 57.6% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 46.5% | 57.6% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.1% | 17.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 39% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 93.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 94.7% | 97.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 97.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% higher than the Loggerheads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Loggerheads and the 150th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildacre Heath Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2022-02-09 | £1,379,220 |
| 7 Heath Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2020-06-29 | £1,062,023 |
| 8 Heath Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £762,500 | 2019-11-22 | £985,859 |
| 4 Heath Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2019-11-08 | £1,073,131 |
| The White House Heath Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2019-07-31 | £2,176,000 |
ST5 5HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Tollgate Avenue , Baldwins Gate ST5 5DF | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Izaak Walton Way , Madeley CW3 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Keele , ST5 5BG | - not rated | 4,996 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS - NORTH | Keele Motorway Services Area, Three Mile Lane | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLOCKHOUSE @ THE SHEET ANCHOR | The Sheet Anchor, Newcastle Road | 745 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 | 86.7% |
| 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 | 13.3% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.