Bideford Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5AT 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 Bideford Road, Stockport, SK2 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5AX, SK2 5BD, SK2 5AY, SK2 5AS, SK2 5BA, SK2 5BB, SK2 5BE, SK2 5BQ, SK2 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK2 5AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 53.1% | 55.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 44.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 29.1% | 41% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 40.2% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 49.9% | 53.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22% | 14.7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 18.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 24.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bideford Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Bideford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-01-31 | £303,269 |
| 18 Bideford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2024-09-27 | £319,032 |
| 34 Bideford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-07-05 | £336,226 |
| 30 Bideford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2022-04-22 | £306,979 |
| 52 Bideford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-04-17 | £278,904 |
SK2 5AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,441 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 | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 4,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | - not rated | 922 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale School Powicke Drive , Romiley SK6 3EF | - not rated | 1,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supportability Wheelers | Woodbank Hall, Woodbank Park | 442 yd | |
| The Emigration | 166 Hall Street, Offerton | 651 yd | |
| Connor's Cakebox | 200 Hall Street, Offerton | 659 yd | |
| Offerton Cricket Club | Woodlands Drive, Offerton | 670 yd | |
| Zaynies | 508 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens, 84 Offerton Lane | 571 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Little Street, Offerton | 625 yd | |
| WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost | Finger Post Hotel, 434 Hempshaw Lane | 792 yd | |
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 125 Hall Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deenz Grill | 176 Hall Street, Offerton | 651 yd | |
| Foodybox | 271 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 664 yd | |
| Gold Star | 273 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 664 yd | |
| Lucky Red | 504 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 678 yd | |
| The Sandwich Stop | 135 Hall Street, Offerton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisha Off Licence / Grocer | 12 Ludlow Road, Offerton | 241 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 156-160 Hall Street, Offerton | 743 yd | |
| Chilled Out Foods | Unit A13, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Park Athletic Track WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Woodlands Park WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club (Closed) Hempshaw Lane | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club HEMPSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Stockport) DIALSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Life Leisure Dialstone The Fairway | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Banks Lane Junior School HULME STREET | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.