Cheddar Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 6QR is located in the Silverdale 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 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, ST5 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 6QU, ST5 6QP, ST5 6QT, ST5 6QS, ST5 6QX, ST5 6QY, ST5 6QW, ST5 6RA, ST5 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 6QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 46.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 42.3% | 41.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 38.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 42.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6QR this area, 29.5% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 29.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 17.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheddar Drive was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.3% higher than the Keele average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheddar Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Keele and the 82nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-03-21 | £135,599 |
| 37 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-26 | £157,781 |
| 12 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-07-04 | £85,350 |
| 51 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-07-04 | £85,350 |
| 19 Cheddar Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2023-06-09 | £137,093 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 6QR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy The Drive , Alsagers Bank ST7 8BB | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,863 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 | 2,049 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 4,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENEDICTS SANDWICH AND PASTY COMPANY | Unit 7, Arlington Court | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERDALE ATHLETIC FC | Kents Lane Community Building | 857 yd | |
| THE BUSH | 199 High Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD JUNCTION | 30 Sneyd Terrace | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Lane Community Building KENTS LANE COMMUNITY BUILDING KENTS LANE COMMUNITY BUILDING SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Silverdale Cricket Club Underwood Road | grass pitches | 763 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 | 88.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.7% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.