Dialstone Lane is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 6AU is located in the Offerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dialstone Lane, Stockport, SK2 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 6BX, SK2 6BQ, SK2 6TD, SK2 6AX, SK2 6AS, SK2 6BZ, SK2 6BU, SK2 6AZ, SK2 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 6AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 28.6% | 32.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 38.2% | 51.9% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.4% | 13.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 32.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 90.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.2% | 90.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 90.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dialstone 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Dialstone Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-08-12 | £572,810 |
| 145 Dialstone Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-19 | £466,199 |
| 172 Dialstone Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2022-06-29 | £427,316 |
| 143 Dialstone Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-03-31 | £536,410 |
| 168 Dialstone Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2021-06-30 | £579,896 |
SK2 6AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Moor Infant School Southwood Road , Great Moor SK2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Moor Junior School Great Moor Junior School , Southwood Road SK2 7DG | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 2out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Community school | 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 | 804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puss In Boots | Nangreave Road, Heaviley | 521 yd | |
| Golden Hind | Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 736 yd | |
| JJ's Sandwich Bar | 18 Marple Road, Offerton | 738 yd | |
| Subway | 335-337 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 764 yd | |
| Zaynies | 508 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Moor Conservative Club | 26 Store Street, Great Moor | 763 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 272 Buxton Road | 830 yd | |
| Ukkrainian Social Club | 185 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 830 yd | |
| Stawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens, 84 Offerton Lane | 878 yd | |
| WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost | Finger Post Hotel, 434 Hempshaw Lane | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQ Pizza And Grill House | 140 Nangreave Road, Heaviley | 521 yd | |
| Posh Nosh | 142 Nangreave Road, Heaviley | 521 yd | |
| Flamez | 128 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 736 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 135 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 736 yd | |
| Indian Deluxe | 132 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N J R Mini Market | 200 Lowndes Lane, Offerton | 386 yd | |
| Aldi | 126 Lisburne Lane, Offerton | 736 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 355-359 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Grammar School Playing Fields DIALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Hillcrest Playing Fields HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST PLAYING FIELDS HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Dialstone Recreation Centre (Closed) Lisburne Lane | 428 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Stockport) DIALSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Stockport School MILE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Stockport Grammar School BUXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club (Closed) Hempshaw Lane | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Stockport Lads Club HEMPSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 951 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.