Yates Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 2LJ is located in the Brinnington & Stockport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yates Street, Stockport, SK1 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 2LF, SK1 2HB, SK1 2QN, SK1 2LE, SK1 2LH, SK1 2LG, SK1 2QH, SK1 2QJ, SK1 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK1 2LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK1 2LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 47.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 45.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 15.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 29.9% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 81.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 85.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yates Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brinnington & Stockport Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Yates Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-10-02 | £195,000 |
| 47 Yates Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-20 | £156,039 |
| 47 Yates Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-11 | £107,979 |
| 45 Yates Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-29 | £235,604 |
| 16 Yates Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-23 | £196,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Brinnington Rise , SK5 8AA | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Foliage Road , Brinnington SK5 8AR | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highfields College Highfields, Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn | The Park Hotel, 264 Newbridge Lane | 383 yd | |
| Baxter Storey @ Centrica | British Gas Transco, Newbridge Lane | 428 yd | |
| Moviescape Ltd | Welkin Mill, Welkin Road | 531 yd | |
| Odins Cavern | Welkin Mill, Welkin Road | 531 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit B, Garfield Street | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 426 yd | |
| Railway | The Railway, 1 Avenue Street | 756 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 30 Newbridge Lane, Portwood | 854 yd | |
| Arden Arms | 23 Millgate, Stockport | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cod | 26 Carrington Road, Portwood | 295 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Stockport | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 721 yd | |
| Sun Hing | 41 Great Portwood Street, Portwood | 744 yd | |
| Aalaa | 1 Penny Lane, Heaton Norris | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 4B Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 721 yd | |
| Chilled Out Foods | Unit A13, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 818 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 855 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Spurley Hey Football Club Welkin Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School GORSEWAY | grass pitches | 859 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.