Market Street is in Disley, Stockport and in Cheshire East district. SK12 2AA is located in the Disley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK12 2AB, SK12 2LB, SK12 2JD, SK12 2DT, SK12 2DX, SK12 2JA, SK12 2BB, SK12 2AG, SK12 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK12 2AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 36.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 49.6% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 8.9% | -9.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 11.7% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 6.3% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.1% | 10.8% | -14.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 52.9% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.7% | 93.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.1% higher than the Disley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Disley and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-05-02 | £80,000 |
| 3 - 5 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-02-11 | £150,781 |
| 3 - 5 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-08-16 | £126,667 |
| 14 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-11-12 | £198,289 |
| 13 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2006-12-22 | £125,134 |
SK12 2AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SK12 2AA 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disley Primary School Disley Primary School , Dane Bank Drive SK12 2BD | - not rated | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Bar Primary School Lower Hague , New Mills SK22 3AP | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Ashbourne Drive , High Lane SK6 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Buxton Road , SK22 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lane Primary School Andrew Lane , High Lane SK6 8JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak School Mudhurst Lane , Higher Disley SK12 2AP | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch & Fig Coffee Shop | 10 Market Street | 6 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | 4 Market Street | 6 yd | |
| Sasso | 7 Market Street | 6 yd | |
| Disley Village Bakery | 30 Market Street | 83 yd | |
| Pro Peaks Academy Ltd | 29 Jacksons Edge Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies Wine Bar | 7 - 9 Buxton Old Road | 130 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | White Horse Hotel, 18 Buxton Old Road | 131 yd | |
| The Rams Head | Buxton Road | 315 yd | |
| The White Lion | 135 Buxton Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino's Pizza | 12 Market Street | 6 yd | |
| Home Taste | 5 Fountain Square | 60 yd | |
| Mr Chong Chinese Restaurant | 50 Market Street | 83 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 93 Buxton Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 42-44 Market Street | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Rhodes Recreation Ground BUXTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Disley Golf Club STANLEY HALL LANE | golf | 757 yd |
| Disley Amalgamated Sports Club JACKSONS EDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 932 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.