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Affluence in ST5 3

How ST5 3 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Region
West Midlands
Population
18,039 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off ST5 3 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, ST5 3 averages decile 7.3 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.

Average decile
7.3/ 10
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Its 11 neighbourhoods by decile
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By domain, most deprived first
  • Health and disability5.6
  • Employment6.6
  • Education and skills6.9
  • Income7.3
  • Crime7.3
  • Children in low-income families7.3
  • Older people in low-income households7.3
  • Barriers to housing and services7.5
  • Living environment7.5
Income

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.

Average a year
£50,789
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Percentile
44
Higher than this share of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; ST5 3 is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 28.4% are retired and 9.7% are full-time students.

ST5 3England
Employee, full-time33.8%34.3%
Employee, part-time10.8%11.9%
Self-employed6.8%9.5%
Unemployed1.9%2.9%
Full-time student9.7%7.9%
Retired28.4%21.5%
Looking after home or family3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled3.9%4.1%
Other1.8%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; ST5 3 is broadly in line with that, at 36.5%.

ST5 3England
Higher managerial & professional14.5%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional22%19.9%
Intermediate11.9%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.3%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.2%5.3%
Semi-routine10.5%11.3%
Routine11.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.1%8.5%
Full-time students9.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; ST5 3 is broadly in line with that, at 36.1%. 16% have no qualifications.

ST5 3England
Degree level or above36.1%33.9%
A level or equivalent18.1%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above12.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.4%9.7%
Apprenticeship6.3%5.3%
Other qualifications2.4%2.8%
No qualifications16%18.1%

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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