St Georges Avenue West is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8DF is located in the May Bank 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 St Georges Avenue West, Newcastle, ST5 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9DW, ST5 8DB, ST5 9DN, ST5 8DH, ST5 8DG, ST5 9DL, ST5 8DD, ST5 8DE, ST5 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 8DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 8DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 29.1% | 28.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 53.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 54.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.3% | 13.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 32.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 97.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 99% | 98.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Georges Avenue West was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the May Bank average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 St Georges Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-11-28 | £269,749 |
| 71 St Georges Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-07 | £296,436 |
| 39 St Georges Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-09-23 | £211,692 |
| 26 St Georges Avenue West, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-10-19 | £237,940 |
| 18 St Georges Avenue West, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-08-09 | £340,190 |
ST5 8DF 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | - not rated | 835 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 2,207 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 | 1,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,579 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 | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 312 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 695 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 219 Liverpool Road | 789 yd | |
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WULSTAN | The Wulstan, Dimsdale Parade East | 330 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 688 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 688 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON HIGH STREET CLUB | Wolstanton Workingmens Club Ch, High Street | 694 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILEHOUSE FISHBAR | 63 Milehouse Lane | 597 yd | |
| TANGS - CANTONESE TAKE AWAY | 59 Milehouse Lane | 597 yd | |
| THE KITCHEN | 61 Milehouse Lane | 597 yd | |
| VILLAGE SPICE | 36a High Street | 669 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 714 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 779 yd | |
| ASDA | Morris Square | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 614 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 183.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.