Clifton Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 4BU 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 Clifton Road, Stockport, SK4 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 4BS, SK4 3NG, SK4 4DB, SK4 3NE, SK4 4BX, SK4 4BT, SK4 4DA, SK4 4BY, SK4 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 21.8% | 27% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 57.1% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 58.6% | 53.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around SK4 4BU this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.5% | 60.2% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 91.7% | 91% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Westleigh, 36 Clifton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-06-27 | £351,879 |
| Flat 9 Westleigh, 36 Clifton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-11 | £334,382 |
| Flat 3 Westleigh, 36 Clifton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-06 | £354,918 |
| Flat 17 Westleigh, 36 Clifton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-09-28 | £297,951 |
| Flat 3 Westleigh, 36 Clifton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-30 | £338,411 |
SK4 4BU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK4 4BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,363 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 | 4out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Poplar Street , Heaton Hersey SK4 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Primary School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | 4out of 4 | 1,042 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 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Salt Cafe Bar | 192 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 405 yd | |
| The Lawn Club Ltd T/A The Moor Top Public House | Moor Top, 172 Heaton Moor Road | 405 yd | |
| Byards | 131 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 460 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | 149 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 462 yd | |
| Valentinos | 121 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club | West Heaton Bowling And Tennis Club, Princes Road | 246 yd | |
| Cassidy's | 19 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 696 yd | |
| Pale | 3 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 730 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 775 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Pizza Place | 210 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 424 yd | |
| Heaton Moor Fish Bar | 109 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 462 yd | |
| Bo Ho Chinese Takeaway | 5 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 696 yd | |
| Mhariam | 7 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 696 yd | |
| The Sea Shell | 14 Derby Range, Heaton Moor | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 405 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 424 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 76-80 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tithe Barn Primary School MAULDETH ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| West Heaton Bowling Tennis And Squash Club PRINCES ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Priestnall School PRIESTNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Life Leisure Priestnall Priestnall Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 631 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Heaton Moor Golf Club MAULDETH ROAD | golf | 721 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 930 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 | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.