Kipling Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5HS 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 Kipling Close, Stockport, SK2 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5EY, SK2 5EU, SK2 5HP, SK2 5EX, SK2 5HT, SK2 5EF, SK2 5EG, SK2 5HR, SK2 5UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 5HS 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 | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 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 vicinity of SK2 5HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 17.4% | 24.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 56.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 41.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 41.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 20.1% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 33.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.4% | 96.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kipling 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 -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kipling Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-12-18 | £425,745 |
| 2 Kipling Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-23 | £489,870 |
| 2 Kipling Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-04 | £365,343 |
| 2 Kipling Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-10-04 | £340,829 |
| 3 Kipling Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2017-11-24 | £432,708 |
SK2 5HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK2 5HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DR | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary School Turnstone Road , Offerton SK2 5XU | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | 1out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 2,187 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 | 478 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields College Highfields, Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 2out of 4 | 3,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Tower | 198 Marple Road, Offerton | 92 yd | |
| Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School | Fairway Primary School, The Fairway | 663 yd | |
| Golden Hind | Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 711 yd | |
| Offerton Cricket Club | Woodlands Drive, Offerton | 935 yd | |
| Offerton Community Centre | Mallowdale Road, Offerton | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosden Farm Pub & Dining | Bosden Farm Pub, 23-25 Turnstone Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamez | 128 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 711 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 135 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 711 yd | |
| Indian Deluxe | 132 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 711 yd | |
| Eat My Buns | 6 Fulmar Drive, Offerton | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 126 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 711 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Cooperative Supermarket, 4 Fulmar Drive | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Recreation Ground Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| St Johns Playing Field Hall Pool Drive | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Offerton Hall Primary School (Closed) Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Dial Park Primary School HALF MOON LANE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Fairway Primary School The Fairway | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Life Leisure Dialstone The Fairway | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Dialstone Recreation Centre (Closed) Lisburne Lane | 1,032 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.