Moor Top Place is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 4JB 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 Moor Top Place, Stockport, SK4 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 4HY, SK4 4JA, SK4 3LF, SK4 3LE, SK4 4DU, SK4 4HZ, SK4 4BP, SK4 4EE, SK4 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 4JB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.9% | 47.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK4 4JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 44.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 39.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 55.1% | 56.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 5.6% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SK4 4JB this area, 7.8% 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 7.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 59.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 95.9% | 89.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 89.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moor Top Place 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 -12.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Moor Top Place, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-07-31 | £96,091 |
| 12 Moor Top Place, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1999-12-06 | £284,194 |
SK4 4JB 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Bank Primary School Green Lane , Heaton Norris SK4 2NF | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tithe Barn Primary School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NG | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury Road Primary School Didsbury Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HB | 4out of 4 | 983 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 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,139 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 | 5,434 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 | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Savoy Cinema | 105 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd | |
| Roost And La Cantina | 113 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd | |
| Nook | 111 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | 149 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd | |
| Valentinos | 121 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | 3 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 711 yd | |
| West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club | West Heaton Bowling And Tennis Club, Princes Road | 722 yd | |
| Cassidy's | 19 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 727 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 750 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Moor Fish Bar | 109 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 23 yd | |
| That Pizza Place | 210 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 86 yd | |
| Bo Ho Chinese Takeaway | 5 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 727 yd | |
| Mhariam | 7 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 727 yd | |
| The Sea Shell | 14 Derby Range, Heaton Moor | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 82 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 86 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 76-80 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 824 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 63 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey | 933 yd | |
| Station Convenience Store | 28 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Thornfield Park THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD PARK THORNFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Tithe Barn Primary School MAULDETH ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| West Heaton Bowling Tennis And Squash Club PRINCES ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Priestnall School PRIESTNALL ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Life Leisure Priestnall Priestnall Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 925 yd |
| Mersey Vale Primary School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.