Malvern Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 1LA 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 Malvern Close, Stockport, SK4 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 1JS, SK4 1JR, SK4 2LJ, SK4 1LD, SK4 2LP, SK4 1JW, SK4 2LS, SK4 1LB, SK4 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK4 1LA 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 1LA, 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 Malvern Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Malvern Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2004-01-30 | £155,227 |
| 23 Malvern Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2003-02-03 | £226,100 |
| 23 Malvern Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1999-09-17 | £146,161 |
| 6 Malvern Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1999-07-22 | £163,202 |
The percentage of student residents living in SK4 1LA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,561 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 | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport Roman Road , Heaton Norris SK4 1RF | 2out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,770 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Church | Salvation Army Hall, Short Street | 293 yd | |
| The Pizza Maker (@The Magnet) | 51-57 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 377 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd @ All Saints C Of E School | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Churchill Street | 492 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Ashcroft School, The Together Trust Centre | 596 yd | |
| Lulu's@ Ltd | Decathlon, 12 Georges Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Labour Party Club | 2 Lloyd Street, Heaton Norris | 150 yd | |
| The Grapes | Grapes Inn, 2 Quantock Close | 303 yd | |
| Heaton Norris Pavillion & Community Centre | Heaton Norris Park, Love Lane | 310 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, 74-76 Wellington Road North | 370 yd | |
| The Magnet | Magnet Inn, 51 Wellington Road North | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Weh | 54 Belmont Street, Heaton Norris | 249 yd | |
| King Roosters | 145 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 412 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Food Centre | 149 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 412 yd | |
| Smashie's | 147 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 412 yd | |
| Village Chippy | 281 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 23 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 207 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 25 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 207 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 639 yd | |
| Penny Lane Pantry | Hanover Towers, Lancashire Hill | 650 yd | |
| Asda Reddish Superstore | 6 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 510 yd | |
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Elite Performance Fitness Ltd 79a 79a LANCASHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic High School GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.