Ashdown Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 4JN 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 Ashdown Road, Stockport, SK4 4JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 4JL, SK4 2QF, SK4 4HE, SK4 4NG, SK4 4LY, SK4 4JJ, SK4 2QE, SK4 2PR, SK4 4JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK4 4JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 4JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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 | 23.7% | 24% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 66.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 56.6% | 61.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4JN this area, 8.3% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 2% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 57.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.6% | 94% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown 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 -30.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashdown Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-17 | £451,011 |
| 7 Ashdown Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-31 | £527,588 |
| 2 Ashdown Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2021-01-29 | £590,539 |
| 8 Ashdown Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-07-23 | £868,229 |
| 3 Ashdown Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-04-08 | £684,277 |
SK4 4JN 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,576 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 | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Wellington Road North , Heaton Chapel SK4 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tithe Barn Primary School Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,525 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 | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,892 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 Heatons Sports Club | The Heatons Sports Club Ltd, Green Lane | 394 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Ascot House | Ascot House, 195 Wellington Road North | 395 yd | |
| Nursery Inn | 258 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 409 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd @ All Saints C Of E School | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Churchill Street | 625 yd | |
| The Elizabethan | Elizabethan Hotel, 33 Heaton Moor Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Point Ltd | The Moor Club, 35 Heaton Moor Road | 644 yd | |
| The Moor Club | 35 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 644 yd | |
| Cork Of The North | 104 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 695 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road | 702 yd | |
| Pale | 3 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 97 Heaton Road, Heaton Norris | 185 yd | |
| Village Chippy | 281 Green Lane, Heaton Norris | 390 yd | |
| King Roosters | 145 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 457 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Food Centre | 149 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 457 yd | |
| Smashie's | 147 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 196-198 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris | 465 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 76-80 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 702 yd | |
| Station Convenience Store | 28 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 750 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 180 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 855 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 206 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Moor Rugby Football Club Green Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| The Heatons Sports Club (Closed) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Heaton Mersey Cricket - Tennis And Lacrosse Club (Closed) Green Lane | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Norris Bank Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| St Annes Roman Catholic High School GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 552 yd |
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| All Saints Primary School CHURCHILL STREET | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.