The Fairway is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5DR is located in the Offerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairway, Stockport, SK2 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5DU, SK2 5DX, SK2 5DY, SK2 5DZ, SK2 5DP, SK2 5EW, SK2 5EN, SK2 5GB, SK2 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 5DR 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 | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around SK2 5DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 35.2% | 42.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 36.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 17.7% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 16.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.7% | 92.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 93.2% | 96.6% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 96.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hazel Grove 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 -15.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-02-08 | £355,285 |
| 56 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-06-11 | £310,663 |
| 32 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-04-29 | £300,786 |
| 60 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-03-26 | £265,787 |
| 56 The Fairway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-06-23 | £247,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,695 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 | 349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields College Highfields, Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 2out of 4 | 3,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School | Fairway Primary School, The Fairway | 12 yd | |
| Golden Hind | Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 402 yd | |
| Offerton Cricket Club | Woodlands Drive, Offerton | 412 yd | |
| JJ's Sandwich Bar | 18 Marple Road, Offerton | 483 yd | |
| Spice Tower | 198 Marple Road, Offerton | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens, 84 Offerton Lane | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamez | 128 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 402 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 135 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 402 yd | |
| Indian Deluxe | 132 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 402 yd | |
| Lucky Red | 504 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 126 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 402 yd | |
| Nisha Off Licence / Grocer | 12 Ludlow Road, Offerton | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Life Leisure Dialstone The Fairway | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| St Johns Playing Field Hall Pool Drive | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Woodlands Park WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS RECREATION GROUND WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Offerton Hall Recreation Ground Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Dialstone Recreation Centre (Closed) Lisburne Lane | 811 yd | |
| Hillcrest Playing Fields HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Dial Park Primary School HALF MOON LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Offerton Hall Primary School (Closed) Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Stockport) DIALSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.