Hillport Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8QS 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 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8QT, ST5 8NU, ST5 8NS, ST5 8NT, ST5 8QP, ST5 8RD, ST5 8QR, ST5 8NR, ST5 8SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 34.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 46.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51.8% | 47.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 16.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 18.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 24.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.2% | 94.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillport Avenue was 174.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.3% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hillport Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 38th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-29 | £135,912 |
| 107 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-12-17 | £88,178 |
| 137 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-12-04 | £163,336 |
| 85 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-09-23 | £145,067 |
| 97 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-17 | £186,358 |
ST5 8QS 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Porthill Service Station, Porthill Road | 681 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 979 yd | |
| The Packing House Café | Middleport Pottery, Port Street | 1,002 yd | |
| Steelite International | Steelite, Orme Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 345 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 601 yd | |
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 776 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 1,012 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 477 yd | |
| PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS | 41 Watlands View | 642 yd | |
| Longport Stores | 15 Station Street | 656 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 663 yd | |
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 835 yd | |
| Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC | Davenport Street | 1,016 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 392 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 700 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 | 153.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.