The postcode ST5 8SJ is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the county of Staffordshire. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. ST5 8SJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ST5 8SJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 8SJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to ST5 8SJ is Colenso Way which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Training Centre and is 276 m away. The closest railway station is Platform 2, 781 m away.
The closest primary school to ST5 8SJ (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 8SJ is Auctioneers Arms and is 11.59 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 22, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dragon City and is 13.44 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 1, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 116.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.9% 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 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ST5 8SJ 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 8SJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ST5 8SJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ST5 8SJ
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| 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 8SJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursley Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 17, 2012) | 582 m |
| Sun Academy Bradwell | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 777 m |
| Pace Education | Special school | 13-16 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 932 m |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Chesterton Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Ellison Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Churchfields Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 1.59 km |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Chesterton Community Sports College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 23, 2016) | 1.8 km |
| Crackley Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 18, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 1.99 km |
| The Orme Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 2.02 km |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.04 km |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 2.19 km |
| Summerbank Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 2.2 km |
| Merryfields School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.26 km |
| Hempstalls Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.48 km | |
| May Bank Infants' School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 16, 2009) | 2.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ST5 8SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttleford Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2019 | 9.28 km | |
| Little Moreton Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 9.28 km | |
| ROUGHCOTE HALL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 10.75 km | |
| Caverswall Creamery | Awaiting Inspection | 11.06 km | |
| Auctioneers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 11.59 km | |
| CW Catering @ Horton Village Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 11.8 km | |
| ST PETERS PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 11.82 km | |
| Malkins Bank Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2019 | 12.71 km | |
| Fieldway Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 12.87 km | |
| Alder Grange Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 12.94 km | |
| Mangrove Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2021 | 12.94 km | |
| Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2020 | 12.96 km | |
| Glyn House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 5, 2020 | 12.96 km | |
| Portland School and Specialist College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 12.96 km | |
| The Willows Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 12.96 km | |
| JOHN MUNROE HOSPITAL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 12.98 km | |
| ST MICHAELS CE (VC) FIRST SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 12.98 km | |
| HORTON LODGE SPECIAL SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2021 | 13.18 km | |
| THE GALLEY GROUP LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 13.38 km | |
| Dragon City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 13.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ST5 8SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Training Centre | 276 m | |
| Training Centre | 283 m | |
| Bradwell Island | 315 m | |
| Bradwell Island | 328 m | |
| Riceyman Road | 328 m | |
| Platform 2 | 781 m | |
| Platform 1 | 783 m | |
| Kidsgrove Rail Station | 4.72 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 8SJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bradwell Wood | 842 m | |
| Ash Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Bignall Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Oldhill Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Bath Pool | 3.43 km | |
| Watermills Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Miry Wood | 3.71 km | |
| Bathpool Wood | 3.86 km | |
| Birchen Wood | 3.89 km | |
| Boon Hill | 3.99 km | |
| Black Bank | 4.07 km | |
| Burgess's Wood | 4.27 km | |
| Friars' Wood | 4.31 km | |
| Kids Wood | 4.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ST5 8SJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 116.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 7.1% | 100% | 128.8 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 92.9% | 92.9% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ST5 8SJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Latitude | 53.04519500 |
| Longitude | -2.22654800 |
| OS Easting | 384909 |
| OS Northing | 0349792 |
| 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: White suburban communities |
| 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 | E33022164 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newcastle-under-Lyme 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newcastle-under-Lyme 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |