Hanbridge Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8HU is located in the Bradwell 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 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8QH, ST5 8HG, ST5 8HX, ST5 8QF, ST5 8HH, ST5 8JN, ST5 8HT, ST5 8HY, ST5 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 8HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 27% | 36.6% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 46.9% | 42.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 38.4% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 22.6% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 28.2% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.5% | 96.4% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanbridge Avenue was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanbridge Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 60th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-23 | £276,309 |
| 55 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-20 | £187,682 |
| 77 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-14 | £247,262 |
| 65 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-10 | £180,202 |
| 82 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-09-06 | £304,480 |
ST5 8HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell County Primary School Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Primary School Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 2out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 773 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 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 2,455 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 | 2,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope School Porthill Lodge , High Street ST5 0EZ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VILLAGE BREAD SHOP | 150 London Road | 933 yd | |
| BOWDIES CAFE | Unit H, 40-41 Winpenny Road | 971 yd | |
| ASPIRE GROUP | Workshop, Brick Kiln Lane | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 340 yd | |
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 344 yd | |
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 852 yd | |
| BLACK HORSE INN | 52 Sutton Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 222 yd | |
| CHUCHU'S KEBAB AND BALTI | 87 Hanbridge Avenue | 222 yd | |
| SEAWAY | 195 London Road | 791 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 854 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 222 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 768 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Holditch Miners Club London Road | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Chesterton Vision Centre Albert Street | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Churchfields Primary School (Playing Fields) LOOMER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.