Sheriden Way is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 6LE is located in the Knutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheriden Way, Newcastle, ST5 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 6LD, ST5 6JE, ST5 6LG, ST5 6JD, ST5 6DF, ST5 6DG, ST5 6EB, ST5 6DE, ST5 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 6LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 42% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 38.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 50.9% | 53.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 26.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 20.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 23.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 22.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.5% | 92.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheriden Way was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheriden Way has the 26th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 128th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sheriden Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-10-23 | £190,731 |
| 3 Sheriden Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2018-03-27 | £191,240 |
| 5 Sheriden Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2013-06-17 | £184,078 |
| 3 Sheriden Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-08-01 | £194,903 |
| 7 Sheriden Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-03-19 | £184,889 |
ST5 6LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,425 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 | 1,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Keele , ST5 5BG | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASONS ARMS | The Masons Arms, High Street | 349 yd | |
| THE CROWN INN | 1 Brook Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OATILICIOUS | 8 High Street | 349 yd | |
| DAVE'S FISH BAR | 87 St Bernards Road | 650 yd | |
| CHATHA'S TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS | 37 High Street | 931 yd | |
| CHICKOZ | 83 Knutton Lane | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore, Lower Milehouse Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knutton St Marys Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Knutton 3G Pitch (Closed) High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Blackbank COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Lower Milehouse COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Jollies Field Church Street | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Silverdale Park CROWN STREET | tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.