Carlton Crescent is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 2NJ 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 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, SK1 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 2NT, SK1 2NF, SK1 2NL, SK1 2NG, SK1 2NR, SK1 4BU, SK1 4BX, SK1 4AG, SK1 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK1 2NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 28.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 44.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 29.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 26.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 18.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 89.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 96.4% | 90.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 90.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Crescent 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.

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 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-24 | £177,161 |
| 30 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-05-30 | £162,216 |
| 30 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2011-05-13 | £148,302 |
| 28 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2007-10-22 | £219,812 |
| 32 Carlton Crescent, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2006-09-01 | £211,784 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | - not rated | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | - not rated | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | - not rated | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 1out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Teaching and Support Service Stockport Education Division , Town Hall SK1 3XE | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Independent Junior School (North West) Belmont House , Belmont Street SK4 1TG | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midway | The Midway Tavern, 263 Newbridge Lane | 69 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill Pausa Cafe Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, St Marys Way | 131 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 13 Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 295 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | 6 Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 301 yd | |
| Nando's | Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | 30 Newbridge Lane, Portwood | 184 yd | |
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 402 yd | |
| Railway | The Railway, 1 Avenue Street | 451 yd | |
| Arden Arms | 23 Millgate, Stockport | 529 yd | |
| The Cocked Hat | 2 Market Place, Stockport | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Hing | 41 Great Portwood Street, Portwood | 431 yd | |
| Cafe O'Mara | Stall 30A, Market Hall | 591 yd | |
| Dough Bros / HANK Also T/a The Little Kitchen | Unit 6D, Waterloo Works | 620 yd | |
| The Bread Story | Market Hall, Market Place | 621 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Stockport | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 184 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 4B Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 295 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 611 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 662 yd | |
| Poundland | Units G03 And G04, The Courts Shopping Centre | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 1,001 yd | |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| St Thomas Recreation Ground ST THOMAS PARK ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Elite Performance Fitness Ltd 79a 79a LANCASHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.