Higher Hillgate is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 3RB is located in the Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 6ND, SK2 6NT, SK2 6NU, SK2 6LS, SK2 6HT, SK1 3JN, SK1 3QY, SK2 6HR, SK1 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK1 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 44.6% | 48.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.1% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 42.4% | 58.2% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 14.1% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 34.3% | 47.8% | 13.5% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 27.4% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3RB this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 29.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 27% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.1% | 86.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 87.6% | 87% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 87% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 38.8% | 13.5% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 - 213 Higher Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1999-10-11 | £567,964 |
SK1 3RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misters Ali's | 13-15 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 109 yd | |
| Jaidee Thai | 259 - 261 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 187 yd | |
| Little Lanka | 238 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 236 yd | |
| Bamford Arms (Beefeater) / Premier Inn | Bamford Arms, 73 Buxton Road | 304 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 269A Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 205-209 Higher Hillgate | 2 yd | |
| The Blossoms | Blossoms Hotel, 2 Buxton Road | 63 yd | |
| Parish Room /St Georges | Vicarage, Church Of St George | 113 yd | |
| The Plough | 197 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 347 yd | |
| Walthew House | 112 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 285 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 110 yd | |
| Luigi's Pizza | 279 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 110 yd | |
| Brays Rolls | 188 Higher Hillgate, Heaviley | 128 yd | |
| Red Maple Stockport Ltd | 190 Higher Hillgate, Heaviley | 128 yd | |
| Great Wall | 194 Higher Hillgate, Heaviley | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Mini Market | 283 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 110 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl Uk Gmbh, 114 Hempshaw Lane | 319 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 73 Lowfield Road, Cale Green | 505 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | New Mansion House, 173-191 Wellington Road South | 515 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Annexe (Closed) Bramhall Lane | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Aquinas College NANGREAVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 486 yd | |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 530 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 684 yd |
| St Thomas Recreation Ground ST THOMAS PARK ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 767 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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.