The postcode ST5 8LR is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the county of Staffordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ST5 8LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ST5 8LR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ST5 8LR as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to ST5 8LR is Orgreaves Close which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Training Centre and is 137 m away. The closest railway station is Platform 2, 1.13 km away.
The closest primary school to ST5 8LR (for ages 11 and under) is Bursley Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 17, 2012.
The local pub for residents of ST5 8LR is Malkins Bank Golf Club and is 12.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dragon City and is 13.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 1, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 135 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ST5 8LR is covered by the Staffordshire police force association and North Staffordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ST5 8LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ST5 8LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ST5 8LR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ST5 8LR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursley Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 17, 2012) | 217 m |
| Sun Academy Bradwell | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 485 m |
| Chesterton Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 1.1 km |
| Pace Education | Special school | 13-16 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Churchfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 1.27 km |
| Chesterton Community Sports College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 23, 2016) | 1.43 km |
| Crackley Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Ellison Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.9 km | |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 18, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| The Orme Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 2.08 km |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.21 km |
| Merryfields School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.29 km |
| Summerbank Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 2.37 km |
| Hempstalls Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.46 km | |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 2.51 km |
| May Bank Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 16, 2009) | 2.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ST5 8LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttleford Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2019 | 9.25 km | |
| Little Moreton Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 9.25 km | |
| ROUGHCOTE HALL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 11.09 km | |
| Caverswall Creamery | Awaiting Inspection | 11.39 km | |
| CW Catering @ Horton Village Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 12.12 km | |
| Swan Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 12.34 km | |
| The Goslings Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 12.35 km | |
| Malkins Bank Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2019 | 12.47 km | |
| Forresters Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2020 | 12.49 km | |
| Wheelock Hall Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2022 | 12.88 km | |
| Dragon City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 13.17 km | |
| Barchetta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2019 | 13.29 km | |
| Centre Point | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2020 | 13.29 km | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 13.29 km | |
| Shampaan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2021 | 13.29 km | |
| JOHN MUNROE HOSPITAL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 13.29 km | |
| ST MICHAELS CE (VC) FIRST SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 13.29 km | |
| Liz's Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2021 | 13.31 km | |
| The Hive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 13.31 km | |
| Wheelock Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 13.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ST5 8LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Training Centre | 137 m | |
| Training Centre | 154 m | |
| Cardway | 190 m | |
| Cardway | 195 m | |
| Riceyman Road | 229 m | |
| Platform 2 | 1.13 km | |
| Platform 1 | 1.14 km | |
| Kidsgrove Rail Station | 4.66 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 35.24 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 35.25 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 35.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ST5 8LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Bradwell Wood | 663 m | |
| Ash Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Bignall Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Oldhill Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Watermills Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Miry Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Bath Pool | 3.34 km | |
| Boon Hill | 3.6 km | |
| Black Bank | 3.71 km | |
| Bathpool Wood | 3.79 km | |
| Birchen Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Burgess's Wood | 3.88 km | |
| Friars' Wood | 4.27 km | |
| Coalpit Hill | 4.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ST5 8LR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 135 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.3 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 135 | 18.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ST5 8LR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Latitude | 53.04491400 |
| Longitude | -2.23248300 |
| OS Easting | 384511 |
| OS Northing | 0349762 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Staffordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| County Electorial Division | Bradwell, Porthill and Wolstanton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bradwell |
| Local Authority District | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Staffordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000195 |
| Travel To Work Area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Staffordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Staffordshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Stoke-on-Trent BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Newcastle-under-Lyme BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019138 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newcastle-under-Lyme 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newcastle-under-Lyme 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |