Heather Way is in Hyde and in Tameside district. SK14 3FQ is located in the Longdendale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde. This postcode has been in use since 2015-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Way, Hyde, SK14 3FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK14 3JD, SK14 3FP, SK14 3FN, SK14 3HD, SK14 3JB, SK14 3HB, SK14 3JF, SK14 3HP, SK14 3JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK14 3FQ 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 | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 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 SK14 3FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 27.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 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 | 42.2% | 44% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 16.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around SK14 3FQ this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 34.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 8.5% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.1% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 18.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.2% | 94.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longdendale 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 -45.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 Heather Way, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2019-03-08 | £231,638 |
| 3 Heather Way, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £151,995 | 2016-02-26 | £260,195 |
| 1 Heather Way, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2015-08-28 | £264,175 |
| 5 Heather Way, Hyde, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £130,000 | 2015-07-10 | £231,337 |
| 2 Heather Way, Hyde, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2015-06-26 | £267,196 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | 4out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Academy Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue , Hattersley SK14 3LE | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Cheriton Close , Off Underwood Road SK14 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinfold Primary School Hattersley Road East , Hattersley SK14 3NL | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundale Primary School Lowry Grove , Mottram SK14 6PW | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godley Community Primary Academy St John's Drive , Godley SK14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayner Stephens High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde High School Old Road , SK14 4SP | 2out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Birch Lane , SK16 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,449 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale School Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD | 3out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Ashton School Bennett Street , SK14 4SS | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Pupil Referral Service Globe Lane , SK16 4UJ | 2out of 4 | 4,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Limited At Pilgrims Food Masters UK Limited | Pilgrims Food Masters UK Limited, Mottram Road | 870 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant Mottram Junction, Stockport Road | 971 yd | |
| Peacock Cafe At Raglands Farm | Raglans Farm, Matley Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottram Wood | Premier Lodge, Stockport Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petes Chippy | 6 Valley Parade, Hattersley Road West | 171 yd | |
| Yo! To Go At Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Stockport Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Stockport Road | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinfold Primary School HATTERSLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Active Ken Ward HATTERSLEY ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| The Gym (Closed) Hattersley Road East | health and fitness suite | 940 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.