Belldale Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 3JQ is located in the Heatons South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belldale Close, Stockport, SK4 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 4DR, SK4 3JL, SK4 3JG, SK4 3JN, SK4 4DP, SK4 3JS, SK4 2DU, SK4 3JR, SK4 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK4 3JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 46.4% | -6.0% | 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 vicinity of SK4 3JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 26% | 30.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 54.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 56.2% | 54.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 30.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 8.4% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 46.7% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 78.6% | 74.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 84.8% | 79.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 80.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.5% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 0% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belldale Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heatons South 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Belldale Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-07-17 | £546,219 |
| 19 Belldale Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-04-30 | £566,198 |
| 28 Belldale Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2020-12-18 | £463,809 |
| 14 Belldale Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-19 | £471,634 |
| 7 Belldale Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-09-11 | £507,863 |
SK4 3JQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | - not rated | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | - not rated | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Moor Infant School Thornfield Road , Heaton Moor SK4 3LD | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Junior School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornfield School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | - not rated | 400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Restaurant & Grill | 1 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 370 yd | |
| Buddha Express | 8 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 371 yd | |
| Moor Tea | 153 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 479 yd | |
| The Savoy Cinema | 105 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 548 yd | |
| Roost And La Cantina | 113 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague, Craig Road | 590 yd | |
| Heaton Mersey Conservative Club | 444 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 1,034 yd | |
| The Heaton | 474 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 1,034 yd | |
| West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club | West Heaton Bowling And Tennis Club, Princes Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Pizza Place | 210 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 517 yd | |
| Heaton Moor Fish Bar | 109 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 548 yd | |
| Kino's Takeaway | 19A Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 942 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 452 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 1,034 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Grill | 476 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 517 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 590 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 63 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Vale Primary School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Powerleague (Stockport) CRAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 639 yd |
| Didsbury Road Primary School DIDSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Priestnall School PRIESTNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Life Leisure Priestnall Priestnall Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 905 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.