Lower Hillgate is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 3AW 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 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 3AL, SK1 3AQ, SK1 3AX, SK1 1FE, SK1 3AY, SK1 1YH, SK1 1YR, SK1 3QN, SK1 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK1 3AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 41.7% | 55% | 13.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 58.3% | 45% | -13.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 3AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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% | 63% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -32.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 18.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 35.1% | 31.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 41.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around SK1 3AW this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 7.6% | -20.7% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 4.3% | -15.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 25% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 42.4% | 26.3% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 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% | 3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 85% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 87.4% | 80% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 80% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Hillgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-04-04 | £171,993 |
| 63 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-04-04 | £181,548 |
| 91 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2007-09-26 | £494,990 |
SK1 3AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK1 3AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,945 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 Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 2out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | - not rated | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | - not rated | 797 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 | 684 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,333 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 | 586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,750 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 | 398 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 485 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Independent Junior School (North West) Belmont House , Belmont Street SK4 1TG | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @covent Garden Cafe | 94 Lower Hillgate, Stockport | 51 yd | |
| The Mekong Cat | 47A Lower Hillgate, Stockport | 110 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino Stockport | 59 Wellington Street, Stockport | 147 yd | |
| Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre | Unicorn Brewery, Apsley Street | 205 yd | |
| Odioba | 26 Lower Hillgate, Stockport | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull | 14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport | 131 yd | |
| St Joseph's Parish Hall | St Josephs Presbytery, 3 Tatton Street | 231 yd | |
| Sun & Castle | Sun And Castle, 54-58 Middle Hillgate | 266 yd | |
| Petersgate Tap | 19A St Petersgate, Stockport | 291 yd | |
| MØ6B | Labour Drive, 10 St Petersgate | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri's Grilled Chicken | 21 Middle Hillgate, Stockport | 131 yd | |
| MIDDLE HILLGATE GENERAL STORE | 12 Middle Hillgate, Stockport | 131 yd | |
| Monsterbite Ltd | 28 Middle Hillgate, Stockport | 131 yd | |
| LAPD Food Also T/a Wow Shakes And Cakes, Joules Kitchen, The Bloc, Bees Grill And Villa Pizza | Joules Court, Stockport | 203 yd | |
| Frenchie's Kitchen & Grill | Hilton House, Lord Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottram Street Pantry | 91 Mottram Towers, Mottram Fold | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Railway Road, Stockport | 440 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 483 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 510 yd | |
| Poundland | Units G03 And G04, The Courts Shopping Centre | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 518 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 816 yd | |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 818 yd | |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 909 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.