Wellington Road South is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 3UQ 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 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 3TN, SK1 3TT, SK1 3TH, SK3 8AB, SK1 3UH, SK1 3NP, SK3 9DT, SK1 3TS, SK1 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK1 3UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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% | 47.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 29.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.7% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 51.2% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 14.5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.1% | 25.3% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.1% | 62% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 79.1% | 75.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 75.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Road South 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 -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £6,200,000 | 2023-11-27 | £6,472,041 |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2021-04-09 | £6,196,586 |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,524,138 | 2018-04-06 | £7,189,813 |
SK1 3UQ 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,783 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 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 4,003 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 | 1,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,137 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Egg | 92 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 140 yd | |
| The Windmill Coffee Shop | Cornerstone, 2 Edward Street | 176 yd | |
| Bask | 20 Railway Road, Stockport | 277 yd | |
| Victoria Catering | Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Wellington Road South | 305 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Stockport Railway Station, Station Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Tavern | 98 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 140 yd | |
| Stockport Events | Town Hall, Edward Street | 210 yd | |
| The Armoury | Armoury Inn, 31-33 Shaw Heath | 285 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 14 Higher Hillgate, Stockport | 363 yd | |
| The Wellington | 59-61 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 103 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 94 yd | |
| Peri House | 165 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 305 yd | |
| Street Guys | 67 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 378 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 79 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 378 yd | |
| Beijing City | 69 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottram Street Pantry | 91 Mottram Towers, Mottram Fold | 206 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Railway Road, Stockport | 263 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | New Mansion House, 173-191 Wellington Road South | 305 yd | |
| Cool Trader | 3 Castle Street, Edgeley | 379 yd | |
| "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank | 2 Castle Street, Edgeley | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 3 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 255 yd | |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 294 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 795 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.