Three Mile Lane is in Keele, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 5HH 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 Three Mile Lane, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5HH 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 5HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 51.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 48.7% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 86.5% | 31.2% | -55.3% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 47.6% | 37.7% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 56.7% | 58.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5HH this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.3% | 16.4% | -41.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 52% | 36.9% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 14.2% | 0.3% | -13.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 67.8% | 86.7% | 18.9% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 71.7% | 88.3% | 16.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 6.3% | -11.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 88.3% | 17.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 19.5% | 5.1% | -14.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Mile Lane was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Three Mile Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables Three Mile Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-07-25 | £521,592 |
ST5 5HH 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 4out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 5,033 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,831 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 | 1,888 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Educational Assessment Centre Abbots Way , ST5 2ES | - not rated | 4,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS - NORTH DRIVE THRU | Welcome Break Keele Services, Three Mile Lane | 218 yd | |
| STARBUCKS - SOUTH DRIVE THRU | Welcome Break Keele Services, Three Mile Lane | 218 yd | |
| STARBUCKS (SOUTH) | Welcome Break - Keele Services, Three Mile Lane | 218 yd | |
| APEDALE HERITAGE CAFE | Apedale Colliery, Apedale Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE at Keele North Services | M6 NORTH JUNCTION15/16 | 218 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 | 26.7% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.