Loring Road, Newcastle, ST5 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	50.2%	48.2%	-2.0%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	49.8%	51.8%	2.0%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

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	36.2%	37%	0.8%	37.9%	-0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	31.3%	-3.9%	44.2%	-12.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.9%	2.1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	14.8%	17.7%	2.9%	9.1%	8.6%
Widowed	11%	10.9%	-0.1%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

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	37.7%	40.7%	3.0%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	40.2%	36.2%	-4.0%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	14.2%	17.2%	3.0%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	5.9%	4.5%	-1.4%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.2%	22.6%	-3.6%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	8.9%	-4.9%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14.2%	-1.0%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	10%	4.8%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	10%	-2.4%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	28.9%	4.1%	33.8%	-4.9%
Other	2.4%	5.3%	2.9%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	96.7%	97.7%	1.0%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	95.4%	98.6%	3.2%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	-5.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	98.6%	3.2%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	76.7%	11.5%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Loring Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loring Road was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Loring Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 31st lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ST5 8EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Loring Road are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Loring Road, Newcastle, ST5 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST5 8EF

Average Price
£225,129

Semi-Detached
£216,036

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£234,980

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Loring Road

Average Price
£214,496

Semi-Detached
£230,645

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£238,193

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,494

Other
£163,593

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Loring Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Loring Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,250	2026-01-12	£173,600
60 Loring Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-08-22	£248,937
58 Loring Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2025-04-25	£147,488
16 Loring Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-03-28	£211,847
44 Loring Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-06-28	£219,388

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST5 8EF

Employment

ST5 8EF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 8EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX	4out of 4	602 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ	- not rated	1,354 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL	- not rated	2,078 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW	- not rated	3,496 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY	- not rated	3,706 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL	- not rated	834 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradwell County Primary School Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN	- not rated	904 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN	3out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU	- not rated	991 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU	3out of 4	991 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP	- not rated	1,950 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP	3out of 4	1,950 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ	- not rated	2,346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB	- not rated	2,496 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	4,053 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	5,012 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	5,012 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ	- not rated	433 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ	- not rated	472 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX	3out of 4	522 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB	- not rated	759 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY	- not rated	1,174 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
TIME 2 EAT	2 South Terrace	504 yd
BREAD & BUTTIES	71 High Street	663 yd
TREACLE	13 Morris Square	954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
POTTERS WHEEL	Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane	434 yd
WULSTAN	The Wulstan, Dimsdale Parade East	454 yd
THE BRITANNIA	Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane	685 yd
VILLAGE TAVERN	89 High Street	720 yd
THE 4 CANDLES	91 High Street	724 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TOP CHEF	51 Watlands View	279 yd
PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS	41 Watlands View	294 yd
MELLORS OATCAKES	38 Lawson Terrace	314 yd
VILLAGE SPICE	36a High Street	719 yd
EASTERN CHINESE TAKEAWAY	1 Lily Street	727 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE	103 High Street	756 yd
NISA LOCAL	Unit 3, High Street	862 yd
HERON FOODS	85 Hanbridge Avenue	877 yd
ASDA	Morris Square	964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE	tennis courts	479 yd
Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE	golf	523 yd
The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE	grass pitches	656 yd
Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove	grass pitches	986 yd
Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ST5 8EF