Victoria Street is in Silverdale, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 6TH is located in the Silverdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 6TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 6PW, ST5 6PP, ST5 6NQ, ST5 6PL, ST5 6NG, ST5 6PH, ST5 6PN, ST5 6NF, ST5 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 6TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.6% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 43.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 29.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 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 | 38.1% | 42.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 32.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 27.3% | 19.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.1% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 25.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 86.6% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 87.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 87.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 93rd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 Threeways House Victoria Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-09-14 | £143,817 |
| Apartment 3 Threeways House Victoria Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-04-28 | £142,754 |
| Apartment 5 Threeways House Victoria Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £90,000 | 2008-02-15 | £105,826 |
| Apartment 3 Threeways House Victoria Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £90,000 | 2008-02-15 | £105,826 |
| Apartment 6 Threeways House Victoria Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2007-06-13 | £142,102 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 6TH 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Primary School Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hill Junior School Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Mary's Primary School Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCHS The Science College Ostend Place , ST5 2QY | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 2,848 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 | 1,928 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 | 1,644 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars School Priory Road , ST5 2TF | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAFE 45 | 45 High Street | 317 yd | |
| THE LITTLE CAKE SHACK | 21 The Parade | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROWN INN | 1 Brook Street | 188 yd | |
| SILVERDALE WORKINGMENS CLUB | Silverdale Workingmens Club, High Street | 317 yd | |
| THE VINE | 130 High Street | 452 yd | |
| THE SILVER BIRCH | 131 Church Street | 498 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK | 86 Church Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATHA'S TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS | 37 High Street | 105 yd | |
| POPS TAKEAWAY | 79 High Street | 317 yd | |
| ORIENTAL CHEF | 24-25 The Parade | 325 yd | |
| FOOD JUNCTION | 30 Sneyd Terrace | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | LATE SHOP, 1 The Parade | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Park CROWN STREET | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Jollies Field Church Street | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Blackbank COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Knutton St Marys Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Knutton 3G Pitch (Closed) High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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% |
| Median download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.