Strines is in New Mills, High Peak and in Stockport district. SK22 3AL is located in the Marple South & High Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strines, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK22 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.5% | 48% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 SK22 3AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 24.8% | 21.2% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 63.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 59.5% | 62% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 29.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around SK22 3AL this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 8.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 51.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.2% | 97.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strines was 2.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 954.5% higher than the Marple North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strines has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Marple North and the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Strines, High Peak, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2004-11-01 | £673,926 |
| Inglenook Strines, High Peak, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1998-03-25 | £785,855 |
| The Nook Strines, High Peak, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 1998-03-06 | £830,966 |
SK22 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK22 3AL 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Bar Primary School Lower Hague , New Mills SK22 3AP | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Disley Primary School Disley Primary School , Dane Bank Drive SK12 2BD | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Primary School Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mills Primary School Meadow Street , New Mills SK22 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Peak School Mudhurst Lane , Higher Disley SK12 2AP | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strines Recreation Ground | 35A Calico Drive, Strines | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn | Brookbottom, New Mills | 827 yd | |
| The Strines Nightingale | 105 Strines Road, Strines | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strines Recreation Ground PAVILION LANE | tennis courts | 569 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 83.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.