High Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 6JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.4%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48%	49.6%	1.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27%	36.9%	9.9%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	46.5%	38.5%	-8.0%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	2.7%	3.7%	1.0%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	8.1%	9.6%	1.5%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	15.7%	11.2%	-4.5%	6.1%	5.1%

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 (70.2%) 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	35.4%	44.4%	9.0%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	36.2%	25.8%	-10.4%	33.6%	-7.8%
Fair health	20.1%	19.1%	-1.0%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	7.4%	9.3%	1.9%	4.0%	5.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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 6JU this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.8%	30.3%	-13.5%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	13.3%	2.5%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.4%	-3.0%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	10.1%	5.8%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	10.1%	0.9%	16.9%	-6.8%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	19.1%	7.2%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	97.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.9%	96.9%	0.0%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.5%	0.0%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.1%	76.7%	-17.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
No passport held	39.6%	13.5%	26.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	53.1%	46.2%	6.9%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 163.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.5% higher than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 42nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

🔎 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 6JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 High Street are based on 503 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 High Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 6JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST5 6JU

Average Price
£137,923

Semi-Detached
£123,104

Terraced
£135,703

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£157,180

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£252,635

Semi-Detached
£232,138

Terraced
£144,810

Detached
£519,458

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,744

Other
£636,581

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
268 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-03-30	£154,370
286 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£94,000	2020-04-01	£127,825
282 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	2010-09-23	£123,223
272 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2009-06-30	£144,625
272 High Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£34,000	2001-06-07	£135,870

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST5 6JU

Employment

ST5 6JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	63
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX	4out of 4	4,930 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ	3out of 4	276 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB	3out of 4	1,156 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB	3out of 4	2,113 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy The Drive , Alsagers Bank ST7 8BB	- not rated	2,358 yd	Academy converter	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	2,827 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ	3out of 4	3,181 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP	3out of 4	3,264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP	2out of 4	3,446 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU	2out of 4	4,274 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,015 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	1,522 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU	- not rated	3,129 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF	4out of 4	3,563 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY	3out of 4	3,981 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY	3out of 4	4,189 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
BENEDICTS SANDWICH AND PASTY COMPANY	Unit 7, Arlington Court	619 yd
THE LITTLE CAKE SHACK	21 The Parade	658 yd
CAFE 45	45 High Street	700 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE BUSH	199 High Street	50 yd
SILVERDALE ATHLETIC FC	Kents Lane Community Building	230 yd
THE ROEBUCK	86 Church Street	503 yd
THE SILVER BIRCH	131 Church Street	531 yd
THE VINE	130 High Street	556 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
FOOD JUNCTION	30 Sneyd Terrace	195 yd
ORIENTAL CHEF	24-25 The Parade	658 yd
POPS TAKEAWAY	79 High Street	700 yd
CHATHA'S TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS	37 High Street	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD	LATE SHOP, 1 The Parade		658 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Silverdale Cricket Club Underwood Road	grass pitches	291 yd
Kents Lane Community Building KENTS LANE COMMUNITY BUILDING KENTS LANE COMMUNITY BUILDING SUTTON AVENUE	grass pitches	365 yd
Silverdale Park CROWN STREET	tennis courts	758 yd
Jollies Field Church Street	grass pitches	770 yd
Keele Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Keele Road	golf	953 yd
Pt Golf - Keele Driving Range KEELE ROAD	golf	981 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	85.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.0%

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	128.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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