Colenso Way is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 8SJ is located in the Bradwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colenso Way, Newcastle, ST5 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 8SN, ST5 8SH, ST5 8SQ, ST5 8SL, ST5 8SW, ST5 8SP, ST5 8SG, ST5 8TB, ST5 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 8SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST5 8SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 35.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 52.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.6% | 52.2% | -11.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 19.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 22.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 28.1% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 88.5% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | 93.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colenso Way was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colenso Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell and the 107th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Colenso Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-07-26 | £239,610 |
| 11 Colenso Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2021-06-25 | £234,295 |
| 10 Colenso Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2020-09-04 | £342,309 |
| 3 Colenso Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-10-22 | £273,333 |
| 7 Colenso Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2017-12-08 | £224,804 |
ST5 8SJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,328 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Brittain Avenue , Chesterton ST5 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School School Street , Chesterton ST5 7HY | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 | 3,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,095 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 | 1,531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 3,065 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 | 1,015 yd | |
| BOWDIES CAFE | Unit H, 40-41 Winpenny Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADWELL WORKINGMENS CLUB | Bradwell Workingmens Club, Bradwell Lane | 692 yd | |
| THE BRITANNIA | Britannia Hotel, Bradwell Lane | 730 yd | |
| POTTERS WHEEL | Potters Wheel, Bradwell Lane | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADWELL FRYER | 91 Hanbridge Avenue | 812 yd | |
| CHUCHU'S KEBAB AND BALTI | 87 Hanbridge Avenue | 812 yd | |
| Longport Stores | 15 Station Street | 902 yd | |
| MELLORS OATCAKES | 38 Lawson Terrace | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERON FOODS | 85 Hanbridge Avenue | 812 yd | |
| Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC | Davenport Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Community Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Bradwell Community Education Centre Riceyman Road | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Arnold Grove - Bradwell (Closed) Arnold Grove | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Bradwell Park Lodge BRADWELL LANE | tennis courts | 1,001 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.