South Terrace is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8BY is located in the Wolstanton 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 South Terrace, Newcastle, ST5 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8DJ, ST5 8BX, ST5 8BU, ST5 8DQ, ST5 8BZ, ST5 8DL, ST5 8DH, ST5 8DN, ST5 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 8BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.1% | 53.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 35.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 47.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 19.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.9% | 15.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 32.5% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Terrace was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Terrace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in May Bank and the 66th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 South View, 7 South Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2023-12-01 | £48,152 |
| 14 South Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2021-08-13 | £127,394 |
| 18 South Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-02-05 | £152,406 |
| Apartment 1 South View, 7 South Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2021-01-07 | £54,834 |
| 12 South Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-12-11 | £153,486 |
ST5 8BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST5 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 2,331 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 | 2,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 727 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 48 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 429 yd | |
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 582 yd | |
| COMPASS @ ASDA CAFE | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,028 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 219 Liverpool Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WULSTAN | The Wulstan, Dimsdale Parade East | 85 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 435 yd | |
| THE 4 CANDLES | 91 High Street | 437 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB | Wolstanton Workingmens Club Ch, High Street | 441 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE SPICE | 36a High Street | 411 yd | |
| KEBAB LAND | 28-30 High Street | 441 yd | |
| EASTERN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 1 Lily Street | 480 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 492 yd | |
| PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS | 41 Watlands View | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 456 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 532 yd | |
| ASDA | Morris Square | 598 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,028 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 737 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 868 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 | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.