Millgate is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 2LX 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 Millgate, Stockport, SK1 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 2AG, SK1 1EW, SK1 1JP, SK1 1AR, SK1 1JY, SK1 1TY, SK1 1XY, SK1 1EU, SK1 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK1 2LX is primarily male, with 62.7% of the population 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 | 41.7% | 37.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -13.7% |
| Male | 58.3% | 62.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 13.7% |
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 2LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 64.3% | 66.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 16.2% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 40.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 28.2% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 28.3% | 21.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 8.7% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 29.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 90.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 90.8% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 90.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millgate 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Millgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2002-08-02 | £483,702 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,143 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 | 2,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Mara's Coffee Shop | Stall 35, Market Hall | 27 yd | |
| Kambuja | Market Hall, Market Place | 62 yd | |
| Lynn's Cafe | Stall 8, Market Hall | 75 yd | |
| Where The Light Gets In | 3 Market Place, Stockport | 77 yd | |
| Proper Scran | 10 - 11 Market Place, Stockport | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Arms | 23 Millgate, Stockport | 33 yd | |
| Bakers Vaults | 28 Market Place, Stockport | 59 yd | |
| Dr Feelgood | 10-11 Market Place, Stockport | 77 yd | |
| The Cocked Hat | 2 Market Place, Stockport | 83 yd | |
| Notion | 8 Vernon Street, Stockport | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe O'Mara | Stall 30A, Market Hall | 29 yd | |
| The Bread Story | Market Hall, Market Place | 62 yd | |
| Pizza Mate | 22 Market Place, Stockport | 115 yd | |
| Salty Towers Fish Bar | 21 Little Underbank, Stockport | 120 yd | |
| Laco Cafe & Bistro | 32 Little Underbank, Stockport | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 123 yd | |
| Poundland | Units G03 And G04, The Courts Shopping Centre | 174 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 395 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 4B Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 429 yd | |
| Penny Lane Pantry | Hanover Towers, Lancashire Hill | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Elite Performance Fitness Ltd 79a 79a LANCASHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.