Queens Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 3JW 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 Queens Drive, Stockport, SK4 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 3JU, SK4 3JX, SK4 3LA, SK4 3JN, SK4 3JP, SK4 3JS, SK4 3JR, SK4 3LB, SK4 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK4 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 27.5% | 29% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 57.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 58% | 62.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 54% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.1% | 89.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.7% | 94.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Queens Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £746,300 | 2024-12-16 | £781,977 |
| 12 Queens Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-02 | £501,563 |
| 20 Queens Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-12-02 | £432,806 |
| 16 Queens Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,050 | 2022-08-26 | £559,093 |
| 54 Queens Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2022-08-25 | £714,925 |
SK4 3JW 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Moor Infant School Thornfield Road , Heaton Moor SK4 3LD | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | - not rated | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | - not rated | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Junior School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Primary School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | 3out of 4 | 603 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 | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,356 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 | 214 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfold School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | - not rated | 1,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Restaurant & Grill | 1 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 298 yd | |
| Buddha Express | 8 Moorside Road, Heaton Mersey | 298 yd | |
| Moor Tea | 153 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 378 yd | |
| The Savoy Cinema | 105 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 445 yd | |
| Roost And La Cantina | 113 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague, Craig Road | 815 yd | |
| West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club | West Heaton Bowling And Tennis Club, Princes Road | 860 yd | |
| Heaton Mersey Conservative Club | 444 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 955 yd | |
| The Heaton | 474 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Pizza Place | 210 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 391 yd | |
| Heaton Moor Fish Bar | 109 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 445 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 452 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 955 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Grill | 476 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 955 yd | |
| Casa Di Pasta | 480 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 467 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 63 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Priestnall School PRIESTNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Didsbury Road Primary School DIDSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Mersey Vale Primary School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Life Leisure Priestnall Priestnall Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 694 yd |
| Tithe Barn Primary School MAULDETH ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.