Buxton Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 6NU is located in the Davenport & Cale Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 6HT, SK2 6LS, SK2 6HR, SK2 6NT, SK1 3RB, SK2 6RE, SK2 6PB, SK2 6ND, SK2 6HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 6NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.3% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.7% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 57.4% | 56% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 50.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 31.1% | -12.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 19.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 38% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.6% | 91.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Davenport & Cale Green 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 -99.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £263,750 | 2023-01-20 | £271,135 |
| 26 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-11 | £334,556 |
| 20 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2017-11-29 | £212,308 |
| 24 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-09-16 | £243,118 |
| 8 - 10 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2008-04-08 | £269,850 |
SK2 6NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 3,797 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 | 657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misters Ali's | 13-15 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 51 yd | |
| Bamford Arms (Beefeater) / Premier Inn | Bamford Arms, 73 Buxton Road | 210 yd | |
| Element Games North West Gamimg Centre Limited | Unit 3, Hallam Business Centre | 277 yd | |
| Jaidee Thai | 259 - 261 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 288 yd | |
| VIP'z Cafe | 76 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Room /St Georges | Vicarage, Church Of St George | 2 yd | |
| The Blossoms | Blossoms Hotel, 2 Buxton Road | 64 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 205-209 Higher Hillgate | 117 yd | |
| The Plough | 197 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 328 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 113 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hustlers | 10A Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 89 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 285 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 183 yd | |
| Luigi's Pizza | 279 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 183 yd | |
| The Dough Guys | 48 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 191 yd | |
| Brays Rolls | 188 Higher Hillgate, Heaviley | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Mini Market | 283 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 183 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl Uk Gmbh, 114 Hempshaw Lane | 433 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 483 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 73 Lowfield Road, Cale Green | 514 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | New Mansion House, 173-191 Wellington Road South | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Annexe (Closed) Bramhall Lane | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Aquinas College NANGREAVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 402 yd | |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stockport) VICTORIA WORKS VICTORIA WORKS HEMPSHAW LANE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 816 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.