Knutton Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 6HE is located in the Knutton 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 Knutton Lane, Newcastle, ST5 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 6HD, ST5 6HQ, ST5 6HG, ST5 6HN, ST5 6DY, ST5 6EA, ST5 6HL, ST5 6HH, ST5 6HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 6HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 53.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 6HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 32.1% | 46.7% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 34.2% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 42.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 18.1% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 27.5% | -20.7% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 94.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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% | 94.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutton Lane was 137.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knutton Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 65th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Knutton Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-19 | £199,298 |
| 202 Knutton Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-08-27 | £169,451 |
| 192 Knutton Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-12-13 | £151,963 |
| 204 Knutton Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2017-10-20 | £264,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutton Infant School High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Mary's Primary School Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Mary's CofE (C) Junior School Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hill Junior School Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 2,007 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 | 727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP | Newcastle Under Lyme College, Knutton Lane | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASONS ARMS | The Masons Arms, High Street | 363 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 1,056 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE'S FISH BAR | 87 St Bernards Road | 203 yd | |
| OATILICIOUS | 8 High Street | 363 yd | |
| CHICKOZ | 83 Knutton Lane | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore, Lower Milehouse Lane | 653 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knutton St Marys Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Lower Milehouse COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Knutton 3G Pitch (Closed) High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Blackbank COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 758 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.