Brittain Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7NU 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 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7NS, ST5 7PE, ST5 7PA, ST5 7NW, ST5 7NX, ST5 7NY, ST5 7NB, ST5 7NZ, ST5 7GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 7NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 32.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 36.2% | 43.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 7NU this area, 31.2% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 31.2% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 20.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brittain Avenue was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brittain Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 174th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-12-17 | £176,768 |
| 10 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-02-01 | £105,029 |
| 13 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-09-14 | £166,943 |
| 13 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-08-11 | £114,088 |
| 21 Brittain Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2010-11-12 | £151,264 |
ST5 7NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School School Street , Chesterton ST5 7HY | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,147 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 | 563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 4,250 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 | 3,098 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 | 1,852 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 | 2,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 3,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VILLAGE BREAD SHOP | 150 London Road | 301 yd | |
| HOLE IN THE WALL EXTRA | 51 London Road | 434 yd | |
| ASPIRE GROUP | Workshop, Brick Kiln Lane | 565 yd | |
| BOWDIES CAFE | Unit H, 40-41 Winpenny Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HORSE INN | 52 Sutton Street | 454 yd | |
| RED LION | Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Square | 654 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK | The Roebuck, Dragon Square | 709 yd | |
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 844 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOB ON OATCAKES | 47 London Road | 456 yd | |
| CHESTERTON TAKE AWAY | 72 Castle Street | 486 yd | |
| KASHMIR DELIGHT | 15 London Road | 530 yd | |
| CHESTERTON PIZZA LTD | 43 London Road | 530 yd | |
| FAMILY KEBAB HOUSE | 27A London Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 45 London Road | 464 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Vision Centre Albert Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Chesterton Park CASTLE STREET | tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School (Playing Fields) LOOMER ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Chesterton Community Sports College CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Holditch Miners Club London Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 893 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.