Willow Close is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7DL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Close, Newcastle, ST5 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7DW, ST5 7DH, ST5 7DN, ST5 7DP, ST5 7BH, ST5 7BN, ST5 7SS, ST5 7BL, ST5 7TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 7DL, 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 | 56.7% | 53.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 46.2% | 2.9% | 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 | 41.6% | 37.7% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 40.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (69.8%) 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% | 35.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 7DL this area, 36.8% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 36.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 93.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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% | 91.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Crackley & Red Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Crackley & Red Street and the 123rd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Willow Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-04-26 | £90,221 |
| 6 Willow Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-02-24 | £57,719 |
| 7 Willow Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-12-20 | £121,421 |
| 4 Willow Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2018-06-01 | £128,276 |
| 2 Willow Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2017-06-09 | £125,492 |
ST5 7DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,193 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 | 472 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School School Street , Chesterton ST5 7HY | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,248 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 | 4,286 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 | 2,985 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 | 3,249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 4,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE GROUP | Workshop, Brick Kiln Lane | 783 yd | |
| HOLE IN THE WALL EXTRA | 51 London Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROEBUCK | The Roebuck, Dragon Square | 599 yd | |
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 638 yd | |
| RED LION | Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Square | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 469 yd | |
| IMPERIAL CITY | 27 Heathcote Street | 678 yd | |
| KASHMIR DELIGHT | 15 London Road | 808 yd | |
| CHESTERTON PIZZA LTD | 43 London Road | 808 yd | |
| FAMILY KEBAB HOUSE | 27A London Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 45 London Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Chesterton Park CASTLE STREET | tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.