Hillport Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8QT 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 8QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8QS, ST5 8NS, ST5 8RD, ST5 8NU, ST5 8NT, ST5 8NR, ST5 8QP, ST5 8QX, ST5 8RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 8QT 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 198.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.7% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hillport Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 36th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-06-30 | £143,776 |
| 84 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-06-03 | £223,156 |
| 84 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2019-03-04 | £253,023 |
| 74 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2015-01-19 | £178,309 |
| 78 Hillport Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2004-03-22 | £235,368 |
ST5 8QT 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 | 572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursley Primary School Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell County Primary School Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 2,265 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 | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 463 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 | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Porthill Service Station, Porthill Road | 654 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 920 yd | |
| The Packing House Café | Middleport Pottery, Port Street | 967 yd | |
| Steelite International | Steelite, Orme Street | 1,004 yd | |
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 308 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 637 yd | |
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 824 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 952 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 440 yd | |
| PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS | 41 Watlands View | 595 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 617 yd | |
| Longport Stores | 15 Station Street | 642 yd | |
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC | Davenport Street | 1,018 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 339 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 763 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 | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.