Newbridge Lane is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 2NR 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 Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 2HX, SK1 2PB, SK1 2PE, SK1 2PD, SK1 4AG, SK1 2NL, SK1 4HS, SK1 2NJ, SK1 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK1 2NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 41.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 38.6% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.5% | 16.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 17.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 25.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 85.1% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 96.8% | 90.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 91.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbridge Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Mill Newbridge Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-10-18 | £492,457 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,733 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 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Brinnington Rise , SK5 8AA | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | - not rated | 999 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 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington High School Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,312 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 1,369 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 | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Mill Pausa Cafe Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, St Marys Way | 187 yd | |
| The Midway | The Midway Tavern, 263 Newbridge Lane | 198 yd | |
| Stockport Harriers & A.C. | Woodbank Stadium, Woodbank Park | 373 yd | |
| Vernon Park Cafe | The Museum, Vernon Park | 373 yd | |
| Park Inn | The Park Hotel, 264 Newbridge Lane | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 142 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 30 Newbridge Lane, Portwood | 446 yd | |
| Railway | The Railway, 1 Avenue Street | 588 yd | |
| Arden Arms | 23 Millgate, Stockport | 771 yd | |
| Bakers Vaults | 28 Market Place, Stockport | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cod | 26 Carrington Road, Portwood | 423 yd | |
| Sun Hing | 41 Great Portwood Street, Portwood | 568 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Stockport | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 726 yd | |
| Cafe O'Mara | Stall 30A, Market Hall | 831 yd | |
| Dough Bros / HANK Also T/a The Little Kitchen | Unit 6D, Waterloo Works | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 4B Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 437 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 446 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Tiviot Way | 726 yd | |
| Chilled Out Foods | Unit A13, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 814 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Spurley Hey Football Club Welkin Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.