Affluence in ST5 2NT
How ST5 2NT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newcastle West & Cross Heath
- Council
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,563 (2024)
ST5 2NTNewcastle
How well off ST5 2NT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST5 2NT area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Employment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Income4.0
- Crime4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the ST5 2NT area is well below that, at 40%. 26.6% are retired and 19.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST5 2NT area is well below that, at 23.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST5 2NT area is below that, at 27.7%. 23.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST5 2NT sits in (Newcastle West & Cross Heath): about 1,563 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.