Winchester Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 2NU 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 Winchester Drive, Stockport, SK4 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 2NT, SK4 2HP, SK4 2NX, SK4 2NR, SK4 2LB, SK4 3LZ, SK4 2HW, SK4 2JB, SK4 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 2NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 32.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 45.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.9% | 70.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 83.6% | 85.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 85.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 10.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Drive 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 risen by about 9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Winchester Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-18 | £483,602 |
| 28 Winchester Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-04-11 | £375,032 |
| 54 Winchester Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-10-01 | £203,968 |
| 14 Winchester Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-08-09 | £430,599 |
| 52 Winchester Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-06-30 | £423,519 |
SK4 2NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SK4 2NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,232 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 | 166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tithe Barn Primary School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Primary School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heatons Sports Club | The Heatons Sports Club Ltd, Green Lane | 270 yd | |
| Nursery Inn | 258 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 399 yd | |
| Russell Gardens Sheltered Scheme | 3 Hamilton Crescent, Heaton Mersey | 466 yd | |
| Avanti Restaurant & Grill | 1 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 564 yd | |
| Buddha Express | 8 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague, Craig Road | 810 yd | |
| Pale | 3 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 1,052 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Chippy | 281 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 437 yd | |
| Kino's Takeaway | 19A Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 571 yd | |
| Heaton Moor Fish Bar | 109 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 615 yd | |
| That Pizza Place | 210 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 659 yd | |
| China Garden | 97 Heaton Road, Heaton Norris | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 63 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 433 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 659 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 673 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Powerleague (Stockport) CRAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Mersey Vale Primary School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 891 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.