Longsdon Close is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 7TD 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 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longsdon Close, Newcastle, ST5 7TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 7TE, ST5 7TH, ST5 7ST, ST5 7TQ, ST5 7TF, ST5 7TW, ST5 7TB, ST5 7TA, ST5 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 7TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 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 vicinity of ST5 7TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 30.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 58.1% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7TD this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 15.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 36.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 89.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.7% | 91.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longsdon Close was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longsdon Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 124th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 Longsdon Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-01 | £319,412 |
| 5 Longsdon Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-02-26 | £303,224 |
| 14 Longsdon Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-08-31 | £336,475 |
| 12 Longsdon Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-03-29 | £328,750 |
| 5 Longsdon Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-05-01 | £304,150 |
ST5 7TD 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,783 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 | 3,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey High School Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill School 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nest Brownhills Road , ST6 4JU | - not rated | 3,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOLLY POTTERS | Jolly Potters, Crackley Bank | 701 yd | |
| THE CROWN | Talke Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERHAYES FISH BAR | Unit 1, Waterhays Local Centre, Barbridge Road | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Street Community Centre TALKE ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Crackley Bank - Chesterton KENT GROVE | grass pitches | 966 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.