Deans Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 6BU is located in the Crackley & Red Street 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 Deans Lane, Newcastle, ST5 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7LT, ST5 7AF, ST5 7AE, ST5 7AG, ST5 7AJ, ST5 7AD, ST5 7SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 6BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 50.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 21.4% | 15.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 15.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 21.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
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 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 93% | 93.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.8% | 95.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deans Lane was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Deans Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 149th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Deans Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2022-08-15 | £237,956 |
| 8 Deans Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2006-01-27 | £243,643 |
| 8 Deans Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2000-12-18 | £255,126 |
| Starborough House Deans Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1998-01-15 | £289,167 |
ST5 6BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROWN | Talke Road | 134 yd | |
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Street Community Centre TALKE ROAD | grass pitches | 164 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 44.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.