Castle Street is in Chesterton, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7JJ is located in the Holditch & Chesterton 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 Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7JW, ST5 7LW, ST5 7JH, ST5 7JB, ST5 7JS, ST5 7JL, ST5 7LN, ST5 7JP, ST5 7RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 7JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.2% | 54.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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% | 34.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 34.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 13.2% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 (62.5%) 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 | 30.9% | 36.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 26% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 26.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 7JJ this area, 33.3% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.3% | 33.3% | -18.0% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.3% | 93.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 36.5% | 13.5% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 583.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 789.7% higher than the Crackley & Red Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Crackley & Red Street and the 5th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Castle Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-17 | £290,094 |
| 97 Castle Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-11-23 | £71,774 |
| 91 Castle Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2022-06-29 | £63,477 |
| 90 Castle Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2022-02-25 | £116,873 |
| 95 Castle Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-06-30 | £100,098 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 7JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Primary School School Street , Chesterton ST5 7HY | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 3,930 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 | 2,881 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 | 2,156 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 | 2,251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VILLAGE BREAD SHOP | 150 London Road | 185 yd | |
| HOLE IN THE WALL EXTRA | 51 London Road | 529 yd | |
| APPLE TREE TOWN LTD | Unit 6 Loomer Road Industrial Estate | 658 yd | |
| NEW LOOK (DC1 Canteen) | New Look, Pit Head Close | 792 yd | |
| ASPIRE GROUP | Workshop, Brick Kiln Lane | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HORSE INN | 52 Sutton Street | 75 yd | |
| RED LION | Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Square | 569 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK | The Roebuck, Dragon Square | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON TAKE AWAY | 72 Castle Street | 86 yd | |
| SEAWAY | 195 London Road | 440 yd | |
| BOB ON OATCAKES | 47 London Road | 548 yd | |
| KASHMIR DELIGHT | 15 London Road | 619 yd | |
| CHESTERTON PIZZA LTD | 43 London Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 45 London Road | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Primary School (Playing Fields) LOOMER ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Chesterton Vision Centre Albert Street | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Chesterton Community Sports College CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Chesterton Park CASTLE STREET | tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Holditch Miners Club London Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 985 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.