Woodrow Way is in Chesterton, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7AP is located in the Crackley & Red Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodrow Way, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7AQ, ST5 7DU, ST5 7AT, ST5 7BY, ST5 7AA, ST5 7DA, ST5 7BU, ST5 7BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 36.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 44.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.7% | 46.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 20.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 23% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.8% | 91.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodrow Way was 115.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodrow Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 74th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Woodrow Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-01-21 | £328,398 |
| 8 Woodrow Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-01-17 | £298,544 |
| 20 Woodrow Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-11-18 | £322,258 |
| 54 Woodrow Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-10 | £252,490 |
| 15 Woodrow Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-11-23 | £279,158 |
ST5 7AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 4,231 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 | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 3,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWDIES CAFE | Unit H, 40-41 Winpenny Road | 620 yd | |
| ASPIRE GROUP | Workshop, Brick Kiln Lane | 635 yd | |
| HOLE IN THE WALL EXTRA | 51 London Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 611 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK | The Roebuck, Dragon Square | 714 yd | |
| RED LION | Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Square | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 730 yd | |
| IMPERIAL CITY | 27 Heathcote Street | 745 yd | |
| KASHMIR DELIGHT | 15 London Road | 900 yd | |
| CHESTERTON PIZZA LTD | 43 London Road | 900 yd | |
| FAMILY KEBAB HOUSE | 27A London Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 45 London Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 713 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.