London Road is in Chesterton, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7PT 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 London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7PN, ST5 7PS, ST5 9JG, ST5 9JA, ST5 9JB, ST5 7PR, ST5 7PW, ST5 7PP, ST5 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 7PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 31.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 41.1% | 37.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 12.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.4% | 19.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 17.5% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 17.9% | -3.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Crackley & Red Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Crackley & Red Street and the 196th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehouse London Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-04-14 | £219,358 |
ST5 7PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,745 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,748 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 | 973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,657 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 | 2,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 3,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW LOOK (DC2 Canteen) | New Look, Ore Close | 569 yd | |
| THE VILLAGE BREAD SHOP | 150 London Road | 815 yd | |
| COMPASS/EUREST CATERING | Asda George, Coaldale Road | 863 yd | |
| NEW LOOK (DC1 Canteen) | New Look, Pit Head Close | 893 yd | |
| APPLE TREE TOWN LTD | Unit 6 Loomer Road Industrial Estate | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HORSE INN | 52 Sutton Street | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAWAY | 195 London Road | 304 yd | |
| CHESTERTON TAKE AWAY | 72 Castle Street | 825 yd | |
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 1,037 yd | |
| CHUCHU'S KEBAB AND BALTI | 87 Hanbridge Avenue | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holditch Miners Club London Road | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School (Playing Fields) LOOMER ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 575 yd |
| Chesterton Vision Centre Albert Street | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Chesterton Community Sports College CASTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 yd |
| Chesterton Park CASTLE STREET | tennis courts | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.