Affluence in ST55 9LJ
How ST55 9LJ 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
- 1,677 (2024)
ST55 9LJNewcastle-under-Lyme
How well off ST55 9LJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST55 9LJ area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability3.0
- Employment4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 ST55 9LJ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.7%. 20.6% are retired and 9.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST55 9LJ area is well below that, at 21.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST55 9LJ area is well below that, at 21.9%. 22.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST55 9LJ sits in (Newcastle West & Cross Heath): about 1,677 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.