Buckingham Road West is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 4BA 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 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, SK4 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 4AY, SK4 4BJ, SK4 4AX, SK4 4BB, SK4 4BT, SK4 4DE, SK4 4LE, SK4 4AU, SK4 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 4BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 25.8% | 25.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 59% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50% | 54.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 62.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.3% | 88% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 90.9% | 84.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Road West 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £602,500 | 2025-11-21 | £606,528 |
| 45 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-03-22 | £717,617 |
| 31 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-21 | £761,561 |
| 49 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £485,250 | 2021-02-12 | £599,594 |
| 53 Buckingham Road West, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-09-20 | £791,515 |
SK4 4BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK4 4BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Barn Primary School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NG | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Moor Infant School Thornfield Road , Heaton Moor SK4 3LD | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green End Infant School Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1DR | - not rated | 1,150 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfold School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | - not rated | 514 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 2out of 4 | 679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor House Independent School 29 Tatton Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4QX | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornfield School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | - not rated | 980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Nursery | Charnwood, St Pauls Road | 303 yd | |
| Heatons Tandoori Restaurant | 33A Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| Pokusevski's Deli | 13 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| Moorish Turkish Cuisine | 27 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| Buon Cibo | 17 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club | West Heaton Bowling And Tennis Club, Princes Road | 351 yd | |
| Cassidy's | 19 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| Pale | 3 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 439 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 479 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Ho Chinese Takeaway | 5 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| Mhariam | 7 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 384 yd | |
| The Sea Shell | 14 Derby Range, Heaton Moor | 492 yd | |
| Backs Deli | 62 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 542 yd | |
| Heaton's Pizza House | 70 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 76-80 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 542 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 552 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 613 yd | |
| Station Convenience Store | 28 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heaton Bowling Tennis And Squash Club PRINCES ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 223 yd |
| Heaton Moor Golf Club MAULDETH ROAD | golf | 470 yd |
| Tithe Barn Primary School MAULDETH ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Heaton School ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Peel Moat Sports And Target Fitness Centre (Closed) Buckingham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 840 yd |
| Priestnall School PRIESTNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 865 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.