Cheriton Rise is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 5XW is located in the Hazel Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheriton Rise, Stockport, SK2 5XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 5XP, SK2 5XZ, SK2 5HE, SK2 5XR, SK2 5XT, SK2 5XS, SK2 5HY, SK2 5XU, SK2 5XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK2 5XW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5XW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 22.6% | 26.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 62.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 57% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22.6% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 34.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Rise was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1319.0% higher than the Hazel Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheriton Rise has the lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Hazel Grove and the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 Cheriton Rise, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-06-21 | £367,674 |
| 2 Cheriton Rise, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-06-24 | £350,802 |
| 1 Cheriton Rise, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2016-03-31 | £431,405 |
| 10 Cheriton Rise, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-11-23 | £328,168 |
| 5 Cheriton Rise, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,500 | 2009-04-03 | £431,113 |
SK2 5XW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK2 5XW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood Primary School Turnstone Road , Offerton SK2 5XU | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Kingfisher Road , Offerton SK2 5JR | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choices School Bongs House , Bongs Road SK2 5HB | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 1,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Golf Club | Offerton Road, Offerton | 698 yd | |
| Spice Tower | 198 Marple Road, Offerton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosden Farm Pub & Dining | Bosden Farm Pub, 23-25 Turnstone Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat My Buns | 6 Fulmar Drive, Offerton | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Cooperative Supermarket, 4 Fulmar Drive | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Golf Club Limited Offerton Road | golf | 677 yd |
| Offerton Hall Recreation Ground Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| St Stephens Primary School (Closed) Kingfisher Road | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Offerton Hall Primary School (Closed) Half Moon Lane | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Dial Park Primary School HALF MOON LANE | grass pitches | 823 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.