Colin Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 1NJ 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 Colin Road, Stockport, SK4 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 1NH, SK4 1NL, SK4 1QA, SK4 1NN, SK4 1QB, SK4 1QE, SK4 1PP, SK4 1PR, SK4 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 1NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 55.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 44.6% | 51.6% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 36.8% | 47.5% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 35% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 43.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 10.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 37.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 92% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colin Road 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 fallen by about -5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Colin Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-21 | £307,402 |
| 9 Colin Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-13 | £312,513 |
| 22 Colin Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-01-27 | £264,192 |
| 9 Colin Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-01-22 | £284,778 |
| 6 Colin Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-23 | £245,071 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | 3out of 4 | 376 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 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Hall Primary School Broadstone Hall Road South , Heaton Chapel SK4 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Wellington Road North , Heaton Chapel SK4 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,802 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 | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,406 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 | 392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 1,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd @ All Saints C Of E School | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Churchill Street | 250 yd | |
| The Hinds Head | Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel | 365 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Ascot House | Ascot House, 195 Wellington Road North | 437 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds, Sandy Lane | 554 yd | |
| Roundabout Cafe | 34 Sandy Lane, South Reddish | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Inn | 1 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris | 462 yd | |
| Stockport Labour Party Club | 2 Lloyd Street, Heaton Norris | 534 yd | |
| The Grapes | Grapes Inn, 2 Quantock Close | 696 yd | |
| Reddish Working Men's Club | 129 Greg Street, South Reddish | 710 yd | |
| Heaton Norris Pavillion & Community Centre | Heaton Norris Park, Love Lane | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tai Weh | 54 Belmont Street, Heaton Norris | 453 yd | |
| King Roosters | 145 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 473 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Food Centre | 149 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 473 yd | |
| Smashie's | 147 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 473 yd | |
| Habibah Spice | 24 Reddish Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 364 yd | |
| Asda Reddish Superstore | 6 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris | 402 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 4 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris | 402 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 23 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 626 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 25 Hamilton Square, Heaton Norris | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic High School GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| South Reddish Park GREG STREET | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Elite Performance Fitness Ltd 79a 79a LANCASHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School ROMAN ROAD | 955 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.