Peartree Lane is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7EZ 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 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, ST5 7EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7EY, ST5 7EX, ST5 7HA, ST5 7UA, ST5 7HB, ST5 7TZ, ST5 7DP, ST5 7TT, ST5 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 7EZ, 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 7EZ 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 Peartree Lane was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Crackley & Red Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peartree Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Crackley & Red Street and the 175th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-02-21 | £116,105 |
| 6 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-11-08 | £123,092 |
| 48 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-12-18 | £134,908 |
| 48 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2017-10-06 | £107,950 |
| 20 Peartree Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2017-06-23 | £149,024 |
ST5 7EZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Nursery School St Saviour's Street , Butt Lane Talke ST7 1LR | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey High School Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 3,537 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 | 4,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill School 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 894 yd | |
| HOLE IN THE WALL EXTRA | 51 London Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROEBUCK | The Roebuck, Dragon Square | 649 yd | |
| RED LION | Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Square | 753 yd | |
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL CITY | 27 Heathcote Street | 722 yd | |
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 733 yd | |
| KASHMIR DELIGHT | 15 London Road | 801 yd | |
| CHESTERTON PIZZA LTD | 43 London Road | 801 yd | |
| FAMILY KEBAB HOUSE | 27A London Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 45 London Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Chesterton Park CASTLE STREET | tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Chesterton Community Sports College CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.