Affluence in ST5 9AT
How ST5 9AT 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
- 2,328 (2024)
ST5 9ATNewcastle
How well off ST5 9AT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST5 9AT area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Living environment10.0
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 9AT area is below that, at 49.2%. 17.9% are retired and 10.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST5 9AT area is well below that, at 16.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST5 9AT area is well below that, at 23.2%. 29.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST5 9AT sits in (Newcastle West & Cross Heath): about 2,328 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.