Melandra Castle Road is in Glossop and in High Peak district. SK13 6UQ is located in the Gamesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melandra Castle Road, Glossop, SK13 6UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK13 0LW, SK13 0LN, SK13 0LA, SK13 0LH, SK13 0LL, SK13 0LJ, SK13 0LS, SK13 0JY, SK13 0JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK13 6UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 SK13 6UQ, 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 | 39.5% | 44.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 34.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 21.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 17.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 21.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.1% | 98% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melandra Castle Road was 321.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 537.3% higher than the Dinting average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melandra Castle Road has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Dinting and the 10th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 191.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Melandra Castle Road, Glossop, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2015-04-10 | £165,596 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Winster Mews , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 4out of 4 | 225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesley Primary School Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 6HW | 1out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy Glossop Road , SK13 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dinting Vale , SK13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Voluntary Academy The Carriage Drive , Hadfield SK13 1PJ | 1out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Junior School Hadfield Road , Hadfield SK13 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bluebell Wood (Bar Only) | Glossop Road, Gamesley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILANDRO'S PIZZAS | Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley | 2 yd | |
| The Chippy | 2 Winster Mews, Gamesley | 198 yd | |
| New Village Chippy | 79 Dinting Vale, Dinting | 931 yd | |
| Pizza King | 44 Green Lane, Hadfield | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Stores | 58-60 Green Lane, Hadfield | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melandra Park MELANDRA CASTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 50 yd |
| Gamesley Community Primary School GRINDLEFORD GROVE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Newshaw Lane Rec NEWSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| St. Margarets Catholic Primary School GLOSSOP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.