Crusader Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9FD is located in the Cross Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 2011-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crusader Road, Newcastle, ST5 9FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9FA, ST5 9FH, ST5 9FB, ST5 9GA, ST5 9FF, ST5 6HL, ST5 9AN, ST5 9FJ, ST5 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 9FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54.8% | 48.7% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 51.3% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 22.1% | 47.4% | 25.3% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 39.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 23.3% | 2.3% | -21.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 17.8% | 53.7% | 35.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 32.7% | 10.9% | -21.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 18.4% | 2.2% | -16.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 58.4% | 12.3% | -46.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 22.3% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 41.1% | 32.1% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 71.6% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 73.4% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 12.1% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 73.7% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.5% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crusader Road was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crusader Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 104th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 161.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Crusader Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-20 | £236,364 |
| 34 Crusader Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-17 | £160,928 |
| 16 Crusader Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-14 | £180,346 |
| 6 Crusader Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-03 | £162,630 |
| 7 Crusader Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,710 | 2023-04-21 | £193,200 |
ST5 9FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in ST5 9FD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Racecourse , Silverdale ST5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,134 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 2,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP | Newcastle Under Lyme College, Knutton Lane | 729 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 219 Liverpool Road | 787 yd | |
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 814 yd | |
| NEW LOOK (DC2 Canteen) | New Look, Ore Close | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASONS ARMS | The Masons Arms, High Street | 522 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 718 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE'S FISH BAR | 87 St Bernards Road | 205 yd | |
| OATILICIOUS | 8 High Street | 522 yd | |
| CHICKOZ | 83 Knutton Lane | 757 yd | |
| IN N OAT CAFE | 203 Liverpool Road | 784 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE EXPRESS | 207 Liverpool Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore, Lower Milehouse Lane | 254 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Milehouse COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Knutton 3G Pitch (Closed) High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 637 yd |
| Knutton St Marys Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Blackbank COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 228.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.