Ashley Grove is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9NF 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 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, ST5 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9NG, ST5 9NE, ST5 9LZ, ST5 0RU, ST5 9ND, ST5 9NQ, ST5 9NA, ST5 9LY, ST5 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 9NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 34.6% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 44.9% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 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 | 16.4% | 11.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 34.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.6% | 98.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Grove was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashley Grove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 29th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-09-19 | £218,000 |
| 10 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-12-15 | £223,235 |
| 2 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2019-09-16 | £281,279 |
| 5 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2017-07-24 | £211,227 |
| 12 Ashley Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-01-31 | £286,084 |
ST5 9NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 952 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 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,266 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 | 1,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,892 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 | 401 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 1,457 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 | 306 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 588 yd | |
| CAFE PAUSA | Wolstanton Retail Park | 744 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY UK LIMITED | Wolstanton Retail Park | 744 yd | |
| TREACLE | 13 Morris Square | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 202 yd | |
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 308 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 550 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 550 yd | |
| THE ARCHER | 21 Church Lane | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 197 yd | |
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 206 yd | |
| PANKU STREET FOOD | Wolstanton Retail Park | 744 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON FISH BAR | 21 Morris Square | 759 yd | |
| CURRY HUT TANDOORI | 5 Morris Square | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Morris Square | 759 yd | |
| NISA LOCAL | Unit 3, High Street | 821 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | Marks And Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park | 830 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park | 842 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON CONVENIENCE STORE | 103 High Street | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 510 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 974 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.