Foggbrook Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5ER is located in the Hazel Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foggbrook Close, Stockport, SK2 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5EZ, SK2 5JB, SK2 5EX, SK2 5EU, SK2 5HX, SK2 5JD, SK2 5JA, SK2 5EY, SK2 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 5ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK2 5ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.9% | 29.1% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 53.4% | -14.7% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 49.1% | 53.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 35.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.4% | 95.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 95.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foggbrook Close 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 -11.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Foggbrook Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-05-25 | £457,487 |
| 5 Foggbrook Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-05 | £269,051 |
| 12 Foggbrook Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-25 | £310,273 |
| 20 Foggbrook Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2020-06-08 | £364,332 |
| 1 Foggbrook Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-02-14 | £355,899 |
SK2 5ER 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary School Turnstone Road , Offerton SK2 5XU | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,474 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 | 2,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Tower | 198 Marple Road, Offerton | 205 yd | |
| Offerton Community Centre | Mallowdale Road, Offerton | 899 yd | |
| Offerton Community Cafe | Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Road | 899 yd | |
| Golden Hind | Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 904 yd | |
| Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School | Fairway Primary School, The Fairway | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosden Farm Pub & Dining | Bosden Farm Pub, 23-25 Turnstone Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat My Buns | 6 Fulmar Drive, Offerton | 675 yd | |
| Flamez | 128 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 904 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 135 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 904 yd | |
| Indian Deluxe | 132 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Cooperative Supermarket, 4 Fulmar Drive | 590 yd | |
| Aldi | 126 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Recreation Ground Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Offerton Hall Primary School (Closed) Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Dial Park Primary School HALF MOON LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| St Johns Playing Field Hall Pool Drive | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Life Leisure Dialstone The Fairway | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| St Stephens Primary School (Closed) Kingfisher Road | grass pitches | 1,064 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.