Porlock Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK1 4JP 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 Porlock Close, Stockport, SK1 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 4JW, SK1 4JJ, SK1 4JS, SK2 5BG, SK2 5BQ, SK1 4BL, SK2 5BH, SK1 4JL, SK1 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK1 4JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 46.1% | 44.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 28.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 46.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 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 | 19.1% | 15.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 9.5% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 91.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 93% 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% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 96% | 92.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porlock Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Manor 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 -68.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Porlock Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-10-21 | £277,426 |
| 12 Porlock Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-02-26 | £306,565 |
| 8 Porlock Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-09-21 | £302,392 |
| 12 Porlock Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-09-27 | £354,076 |
| 12 Porlock Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-03-20 | £258,517 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 2out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 1,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emigration | 166 Hall Street, Offerton | 278 yd | |
| Connor's Cakebox | 200 Hall Street, Offerton | 298 yd | |
| Supportability Wheelers | Woodbank Hall, Woodbank Park | 552 yd | |
| Zaynies | 508 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 667 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | Webb Lane, Offerton | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Little Street, Offerton | 314 yd | |
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 125 Hall Street | 432 yd | |
| Stawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens, 84 Offerton Lane | 557 yd | |
| WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost | Finger Post Hotel, 434 Hempshaw Lane | 572 yd | |
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deenz Grill | 176 Hall Street, Offerton | 278 yd | |
| Foodybox | 271 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 284 yd | |
| Gold Star | 273 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 284 yd | |
| The Sandwich Stop | 135 Hall Street, Offerton | 432 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 112 Hall Street, Offerton | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisha Off Licence / Grocer | 12 Ludlow Road, Offerton | 150 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 156-160 Hall Street, Offerton | 355 yd | |
| Chilled Out Foods | Unit A13, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Park Athletic Track WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Woodlands Park WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club (Closed) Hempshaw Lane | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club HEMPSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Banks Lane Junior School HULME STREET | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| St Thomas Recreation Ground ST THOMAS PARK ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Stockport) DIALSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.