Higher Bury Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 1BJ is located in the Heatons South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Higher Bury Street, Stockport, SK4 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 1DL, SK4 2LD, SK4 2HQ, SK4 2LT, SK4 2PZ, SK4 2LY, SK4 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK4 1BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 40.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 41.5% | 47.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 41% | 39.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.4% | 14.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 34.7% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 88.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 88.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Bury Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heatons North 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 -11.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Halal Higher Bury Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-08-01 | £648,289 |
SK4 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 3,322 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 | 2,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lulu's@ Ltd | Decathlon, 12 Georges Road | 191 yd | |
| Top Of The Range Caterers | A G Parfett And Son, Didsbury Road | 353 yd | |
| The Pizza Maker (@The Magnet) | 51-57 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 379 yd | |
| Nursery Inn | 258 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 499 yd | |
| Trojan/Invasion Airsoft | Units 1 And 2, Wear Mill | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midland Pub | The Midland, 19 Wellington Road North | 382 yd | |
| The Magnet | Magnet Inn, 51 Wellington Road North | 383 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, 74-76 Wellington Road North | 408 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 154 Heaton Lane | 603 yd | |
| Stockport Labour Party Club | 2 Lloyd Street, Heaton Norris | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Chippy | 281 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 493 yd | |
| Kino's Takeaway | 19A Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 604 yd | |
| King Roosters | 145 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 709 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Food Centre | 149 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 709 yd | |
| Smashie's | 147 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 23 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 678 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 25 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 678 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 63 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 753 yd | |
| HOLLYWOOD STORES | 4 Hollywood Towers, Hardman Street | 778 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 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.