Turncroft Lane is in Stockport and in Salford district. SK1 4AB 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 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, SK1 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 4AF, SK1 4DL, SK1 4DG, SK1 4AE, SK1 4DN, SK1 4DH, SK1 4DJ, SK1 4AD, SK1 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK1 4AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.8% | 53.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 55.8% | 56.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 25.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45.6% | 38% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 39.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 31% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 87.4% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.8% | 88.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turncroft 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-23 | £235,299 |
| 19 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-19 | £182,607 |
| 56 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £116,720 | 2019-03-04 | £146,916 |
| 42 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £116,660 | 2019-03-04 | £169,487 |
| 44 Turncroft Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £116,660 | 2019-03-04 | £169,487 |
SK1 4AB 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,674 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 | 301 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 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 2,319 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,275 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 | 964 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Independent Junior School (North West) Belmont House , Belmont Street SK4 1TG | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Harriers & A.C. | Woodbank Stadium, Woodbank Park | 283 yd | |
| Vernon Park Cafe | The Museum, Vernon Park | 283 yd | |
| The Midway | The Midway Tavern, 263 Newbridge Lane | 439 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | Webb Lane, Offerton | 457 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill Pausa Cafe Coffee Shop | Dunelm Mill, St Marys Way | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | 30 Newbridge Lane, Portwood | 423 yd | |
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 125 Hall Street | 496 yd | |
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 608 yd | |
| Red Bull | 14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport | 658 yd | |
| Sun & Castle | Sun And Castle, 54-58 Middle Hillgate | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Bros / HANK Also T/a The Little Kitchen | Unit 6D, Waterloo Works | 432 yd | |
| The Sandwich Stop | 135 Hall Street, Offerton | 496 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 112 Hall Street, Offerton | 496 yd | |
| Offerton Fish Bar | 130 Hall Street, Offerton | 496 yd | |
| Foodybox | 271 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Newbridge Lane | 423 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 156-160 Hall Street, Offerton | 587 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 4B Peel Centre, Great Portwood Street | 677 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstores Ltd, Warren Street | 867 yd | |
| Mottram Street Pantry | 91 Mottram Towers, Mottram Fold | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| St Thomas Recreation Ground ST THOMAS PARK ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 858 yd |
| Banks Lane Junior School HULME STREET | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club HEMPSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club (Closed) Hempshaw Lane | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.