Chapel Street is in May Bank, Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9LY is located in the May Bank 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 Chapel Street, May Bank, Newcastle, ST5 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9LX, ST5 0JB, ST5 0JA, ST5 9LZ, ST5 0PX, ST5 0RU, ST5 9NF, ST5 0PA, ST5 0SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST5 9LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 55% | 51.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.5% | 32.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 37.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 40.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 22.5% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 36.9% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 93.9% | 95.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% higher than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 113th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chapel Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2023-01-17 | £134,026 |
| 7 Chapel Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,100 | 2015-02-02 | £137,945 |
| 8 Chapel Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-10-17 | £171,495 |
| 8 Chapel Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2006-08-09 | £125,160 |
| 3 Chapel Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-08-04 | £152,438 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,246 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 | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 519 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 163 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 547 yd | |
| CAFE PAUSA | Wolstanton Retail Park | 697 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED | Wolstanton Retail Park | 697 yd | |
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 197 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 227 yd | |
| THE ARCHER | 21 Church Lane | 580 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 632 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 58 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 88 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 697 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON FISH BAR | 21 Morris Square | 824 yd | |
| CURRY HUT TANDOORI | 5 Morris Square | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 810 yd | |
| ASDA | Morris Square | 824 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 825 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 899 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 625 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.