Oxford Way is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 1JR is located in the Reddish South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Way, Stockport, SK4 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 1JQ, SK4 1JN, SK4 1QP, SK4 1LA, SK4 1JJ, SK4 1JS, SK4 1JW, SK4 1LD, SK4 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK4 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.1% | 3.8% | 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 area around SK4 1JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 42.4% | 52.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 29% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 46.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.8% | 18.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 32.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 9.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.6% | 76.7% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 93.7% | 84.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brinnington & Stockport Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oxford Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-20 | £231,981 |
| 17 Oxford Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-06-25 | £158,908 |
| 31 Oxford Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,400 | 2024-03-15 | £143,515 |
| 13 Oxford Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-16 | £191,644 |
| 35 Oxford Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-06-28 | £186,624 |
The percentage of student residents living in SK4 1JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 1out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | - not rated | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 2out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Bank Independent School 26 Farmer Street , Heaton Norris SK14 1NF | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Independent Junior School (North West) Belmont House , Belmont Street SK4 1TG | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Care Today (Childrens Service) 29 Tatton Road North , Heaton Moor SK4 2QX | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Church | Salvation Army Hall, Short Street | 219 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd @ All Saints C Of E School | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Churchill Street | 439 yd | |
| The Pizza Maker (@The Magnet) | 51-57 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 442 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Ashcroft School, The Together Trust Centre | 536 yd | |
| Pizza Express / Mac & Wings | Unit 8 BU2, Redrock | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Labour Party Club | 2 Lloyd Street, Heaton Norris | 90 yd | |
| The Grapes | Grapes Inn, 2 Quantock Close | 247 yd | |
| Heaton Norris Pavillion & Community Centre | Heaton Norris Park, Love Lane | 268 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, 74-76 Wellington Road North | 429 yd | |
| The Magnet | Magnet Inn, 51 Wellington Road North | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Weh | 54 Belmont Street, Heaton Norris | 164 yd | |
| King Roosters | 145 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 401 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Food Centre | 149 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 401 yd | |
| Smashie's | 147 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 401 yd | |
| Aalaa | 1 Penny Lane, Heaton Norris | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 23 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 136 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 25 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 136 yd | |
| Penny Lane Pantry | Hanover Towers, Lancashire Hill | 586 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 608 yd | |
| Asda Reddish Superstore | 6 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 487 yd | |
| Elite Performance Fitness Ltd 79a 79a LANCASHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic High School GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET | grass pitches | 975 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.