Heath Place is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9NX 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 Heath Place, Newcastle, ST5 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9NR, ST5 9NU, ST5 0RS, ST5 9NZ, ST5 9NP, ST5 9NT, ST5 0RR, ST5 9NS, ST5 0RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 9NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 33.1% | 12.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 48.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 18% | 9.9% | -8.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 46.1% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.7% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 11.6% | -11.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 13.6% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Place was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the May Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank and the 199th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 Heath Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-10-24 | £249,990 |
| 10 Heath Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-05-18 | £215,704 |
| 12 Heath Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,200 | 2020-11-12 | £201,217 |
| 5 Heath Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-10-20 | £289,963 |
| 1 Heath Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-02-02 | £218,133 |
ST5 9NX 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 1,617 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 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Knutton Road , Wolstanton ST5 0HU | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Wolstanton ST5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellison Primary Academy Ellison Street , Wolstanton ST5 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,218 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 | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,938 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 | 317 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 269 yd | |
| THE SHED | 2 Upper Marsh | 562 yd | |
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 637 yd | |
| THE LITTLE VINTAGE TEA ROOM | Newcastle Museum And Art Gallery, Brampton Road | 683 yd | |
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA | Victoria Hotel, Brampton Road | 366 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | Cricketers Arms, Alexandra Road | 611 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 727 yd | |
| PORTHILL PARK CRICKET CLUB | Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton Road | 934 yd | |
| WOLSTANTON BOWLING CLUB LTD | Wolstanton Bowling Club, Knutton Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY BANK CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 80 High Street | 459 yd | |
| MAY BANK INDIAN TAKE AWAY | 38 High Street | 527 yd | |
| CAPRINOS | 131 Liverpool Road | 665 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | Exchange House, Liverpool Road | 667 yd | |
| SPICE AND GRILL | 133 Liverpool Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Wolstanton Marsh ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Wolstanton Park HIGHFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 915 yd |
| The Wammy SOUTHLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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.