Meadow Avenue is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9AQ is located in the Cross Heath 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 Meadow Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 9AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9AG, ST5 9AH, ST5 9AF, ST5 9BU, ST5 9AE, ST5 9AD, ST5 9AJ, ST5 9DY, ST5 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST5 9AQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 45.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 9AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 43.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 37.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 32.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 44.9% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 11.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around ST5 9AQ this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 32.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 16.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 88.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 89.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 89.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Avenue was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 84th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Meadow Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-10-25 | £190,430 |
| 42 Meadow Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-04-15 | £177,161 |
| 46 Meadow Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-16 | £205,686 |
| 46 Meadow Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1997-04-23 | £309,267 |
ST5 9AQ 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Primary School School Street , Chesterton ST5 7HY | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Cauldon Avenue , Bradwell ST5 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,669 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBWAY | 219 Liverpool Road | 360 yd | |
| NEW LOOK (DC2 Canteen) | New Look, Ore Close | 514 yd | |
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 835 yd | |
| COMPASS/EUREST CATERING | Asda George, Coaldale Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN N OAT CAFE | 203 Liverpool Road | 457 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE EXPRESS | 207 Liverpool Road | 457 yd | |
| FLAMES | 211 Liverpool Road | 457 yd | |
| THE MILEHOUSE FISHBAR | 63 Milehouse Lane | 493 yd | |
| TANGS - CANTONESE TAKE AWAY | 59 Milehouse Lane | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore, Lower Milehouse Lane | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Golf Club Ltd HASSAM PARADE | golf | 762 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Holditch Miners Club London Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Lower Milehouse COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,060 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.