Buxton Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK2 7AN 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 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK2 7NR, SK2 7AR, SK2 7AL, SK2 7AS, SK2 7AU, SK2 7PA, SK2 7PE, SK2 7NU, SK2 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK2 7AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.3% | 3.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 41.6% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 37.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 45.8% | 50.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 17.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 38.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.6% | 91.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Howarth Court, 250 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-08-27 | £184,635 |
| Flat 3 Howarth Court, 250 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2025-02-14 | £124,191 |
| Flat 1 Howarth Court, 250 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-02-03 | £159,087 |
| 310 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-10-12 | £183,230 |
| Flat 9 Howarth Court, 250 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-01-15 | £133,790 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,102 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 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Moor Junior School Great Moor Junior School , Southwood Road SK2 7DG | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Infant School Hempshaw Lane , Offerton SK1 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Lane Junior School Hempshaw Lane , SK1 4PR | 2out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,598 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 | 38 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 3,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bake House | 285-289 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 56 yd | |
| Casa Burritos | 321A Buxton Road, Great Moor | 185 yd | |
| Mama Flo's | 314 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 226 yd | |
| Subway | 335-337 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 238 yd | |
| Bonochi | 356 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 272 Buxton Road | 1 yd | |
| Ukkrainian Social Club | 185 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 341 yd | |
| Great Moor Conservative Club | 26 Store Street, Great Moor | 372 yd | |
| Moorish | 467 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 637 yd | |
| Davenport Lawn Tennis Club | Davenport Tennis Club, Hazelwood Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Moor Fish Bar | 283 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 56 yd | |
| Santorini Grill Gr | 279 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 56 yd | |
| The Moor Fish Bar | 283 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 56 yd | |
| Savoury Shawarma | 326 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 226 yd | |
| Chicketo's | 312A Buxton Road, Great Moor | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 355-359 Buxton Road, Great Moor | 238 yd | |
| Woodsmoor Post Office/Go Local Extra | Woodsmoor Post Office, 64 Woodsmoor Lane | 532 yd | |
| N J R Mini Market | 200 Lowndes Lane, Offerton | 766 yd | |
| St George's Convenience Store | 126 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 1,014 yd | |
| Spar | 209-213 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Grammar School BUXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Stockport School MILE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Great Moor Park Norwood Road | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Davenport Lawn Tennis Club GLENWOOD GROVE | tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Stockport Grammar School Playing Fields DIALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 910 yd | |
| Woodsmoor/Flowery Fields (Closed) Woodsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Aquinas College NANGREAVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.