Lawton Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 2RG is located in the Heatons North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawton Road, Stockport, SK4 2RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 2RJ, SK4 5BS, SK4 5BR, SK4 2RQ, SK4 2QS, SK4 4LU, SK4 2RL, SK4 5BT, SK4 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK4 2RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK4 2RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 31.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 56.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 57.5% | 55.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
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 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 1.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 58.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 10.2% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 81.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 90.4% | 86.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 86.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawton Road 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.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Lawton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2025-09-09 | £846,827 |
| 12 Lawton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-21 | £654,213 |
| 2 Lawton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £786,000 | 2022-10-21 | £829,238 |
| 4 Lawton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £627,627 | 2022-01-28 | £712,844 |
| 8 Lawton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-06-11 | £755,640 |
SK4 2RG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 2RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Wellington Road North , Heaton Chapel SK4 4QG | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 853 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Heaton Primary School Nelstrop Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 5LX | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Hall Primary School Broadstone Hall Road South , Heaton Chapel SK4 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | 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 | 485 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 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Today (Childrens Service) 29 Tatton Road North , Heaton Moor SK4 2QX | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor House Independent School 29 Tatton Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4QX | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfold School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | - not rated | 883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan | Elizabethan Hotel, 33 Heaton Moor Road | 430 yd | |
| Nasi Lemak | First Floor, 54 Heaton Moor Road | 461 yd | |
| The Hinds Head | Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel | 464 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Ascot House | Ascot House, 195 Wellington Road North | 473 yd | |
| CHAPEL HIDEOUT | 11A School Lane, Heaton Chapel | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Heaton Chapel | Rudyard Hotel, 271 Wellington Road North | 228 yd | |
| Village Point Ltd | The Moor Club, 35 Heaton Moor Road | 430 yd | |
| The Moor Club | 35 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 430 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road | 523 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'Spoke Coffee House Ltd | Heaton Chapel Train Station, Heaton Moor Road | 280 yd | |
| The 'Burbs | 346 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel | 343 yd | |
| Pizza Magic | 338 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel | 343 yd | |
| China Garden | 97 Heaton Road, Heaton Norris | 431 yd | |
| Tasty Max | 13 School Lane, Heaton Chapel | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Convenience Store | 28 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 344 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 510 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 76-80 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Roman Catholic High School GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 487 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Heaton School ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Peel Moat Sports And Target Fitness Centre (Closed) Buckingham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 885 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 111.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.