Doulton Drive is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8SE is located in the Bradwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Doulton Drive, Newcastle, ST5 8SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8SF, ST5 8JU, ST5 8PT, ST5 8QP, ST5 8NP, ST5 8LA, ST5 8NT, ST5 8PW, ST5 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 8SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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% | 49% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 23.3% | 27.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 47.6% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 32.2% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 22.4% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 24.7% | 20.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.9% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 25.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.1% | 95.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doulton Drive was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Doulton Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell and the 109th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Doulton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2026-01-28 | £292,222 |
| 33 Doulton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2026-01-23 | £262,505 |
| 14 Doulton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-29 | £319,790 |
| 18 Doulton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-04-14 | £233,146 |
| 22 Doulton Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-22 | £299,857 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST5 8SE 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Nursery School London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ | 2out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell County Primary School Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary School Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | - not rated | 1,998 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 | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,320 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 | 449 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 | 775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton Preparatory School 30 Woodland Avenue , Wolstanton ST5 8AZ | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands School 10-12 Pitgreen Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0DB | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | - not rated | 1,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAD & BUTTIES | 71 High Street | 921 yd | |
| Greggs | Porthill Service Station, Porthill Road | 937 yd | |
| TIME 2 EAT | 2 South Terrace | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 221 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 390 yd | |
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 619 yd | |
| WULSTAN | The Wulstan, Dimsdale Parade East | 911 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 2 Lily Street | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 316 yd | |
| PORTHILL FISH & CHIPS | 41 Watlands View | 507 yd | |
| TOP CHEF | 51 Watlands View | 522 yd | |
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 643 yd | |
| CHUCHU'S KEBAB AND BALTI | 87 Hanbridge Avenue | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 643 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 956 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.