First Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8QX 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 First Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8QY, ST5 8RP, ST5 8QU, ST5 8RX, ST5 8RD, ST5 0AR, ST5 8NS, ST5 0LR, ST5 8QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 8QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 27.4% | 30.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 41.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 37.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 18.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 23.4% | 17.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 28.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95% | 90.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 92.1% | 93.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 92.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 179th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscliffe First Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-10 | £645,874 |
| Caerdyni First Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-21 | £281,689 |
| 9 The Limes First Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-05-13 | £288,914 |
| 44 First Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-01-19 | £133,634 |
| 40 First Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-06-23 | £157,047 |
ST5 8QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleport Infant School Morton Street , Middleport ST6 3PN | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Primary School Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 2,412 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 | 3,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,063 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 | 370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 655 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 | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,752 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 | 554 yd | |
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 777 yd | |
| The Packing House Café | Middleport Pottery, Port Street | 837 yd | |
| Steelite International | Steelite, Orme Street | 910 yd | |
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 319 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 796 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 801 yd | |
| VILLAGE TAVERN | 89 High Street | 843 yd | |
| THE 4 CANDLES | 91 High Street | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 426 yd | |
| PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS | 41 Watlands View | 529 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 553 yd | |
| Longport Stores | 15 Station Street | 585 yd | |
| EASTERN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 1 Lily Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 870 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 945 yd | |
| Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC | Davenport Street | 997 yd | |
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 1,044 yd | |
| ASDA | Morris Square | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.