Offerton Lane is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5BS 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 Offerton Lane, Stockport, SK2 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5TG, SK2 5TP, SK2 5TS, SK2 5TL, SK2 5TN, SK2 5DB, SK2 5AL, SK2 5AG, SK2 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 39.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 54.1% | 48.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 21.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98% | 94.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offerton Lane 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 -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Offerton Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-08-11 | £403,457 |
| 102 Offerton Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-07-30 | £459,780 |
| 92A Offerton Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-02 | £266,464 |
| 95 Offerton Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2024-01-31 | £547,301 |
| 65 Offerton Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-12 | £338,101 |
SK2 5BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,815 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 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 2out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Park Primary School Peak Street , SK1 2NF | 4out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,123 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 | 1,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaynies | 508 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 113 yd | |
| JJ's Sandwich Bar | 18 Marple Road, Offerton | 354 yd | |
| Connor's Cakebox | 200 Hall Street, Offerton | 561 yd | |
| The Emigration | 166 Hall Street, Offerton | 590 yd | |
| Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School | Fairway Primary School, The Fairway | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens, 84 Offerton Lane | 2 yd | |
| WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost | Finger Post Hotel, 434 Hempshaw Lane | 364 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Little Street, Offerton | 448 yd | |
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 125 Hall Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Red | 504 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 113 yd | |
| Deenz Grill | 176 Hall Street, Offerton | 590 yd | |
| Foodybox | 271 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 767 yd | |
| Gold Star | 273 Turncroft Lane, Offerton | 767 yd | |
| The Sandwich Stop | 135 Hall Street, Offerton | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisha Off Licence / Grocer | 12 Ludlow Road, Offerton | 516 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 156-160 Hall Street, Offerton | 719 yd | |
| Aldi | 126 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 853 yd | |
| N J R Mini Market | 200 Lowndes Lane, Offerton | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Stockport) DIALSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Woodlands Park WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club (Closed) Hempshaw Lane | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club HEMPSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Hillcrest Playing Fields HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Banks Lane Junior School HULME STREET | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Woodbank Park Athletic Track WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| St Thomas Recreation Ground ST THOMAS PARK ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Dialstone Recreation Centre (Closed) Lisburne Lane | 990 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 | 88.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.