Knutsford Avenue is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK4 5LQ 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 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, SK4 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK4 5LH, SK4 5LG, SK5 6DD, SK4 5PA, SK4 5NU, SK4 5NZ, SK4 5PB, SK4 5JT, SK4 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK4 5LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 54% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 5LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 54.2% | 59.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 25.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 13.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 38.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.1% | 85.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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% | 90.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 90% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutsford Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Levenshulme 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-16 | £311,907 |
| 48 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2025-02-13 | £291,451 |
| 14 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2024-12-13 | £204,846 |
| 35 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-03 | £279,163 |
| 8 Knutsford Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2021-12-17 | £6,536 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary St. Elisabeths Way , Reddish SK5 6BL | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary School St Elisabeth's Way , Reddish SK5 6BL | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Junior School, Reddish, Stockport Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant and Nursery School Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,797 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 | 1,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Road Independent School 240 Barlow Road , Levenshulme M19 3HP | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Care Today (Childrens Service) 240 Barlow Road , Levenshulme M19 3HP | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Moor House Independent School 29 Tatton Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4QX | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bottle Mill | Houldsworth Mill, Houldsworth Street | 163 yd | |
| Kingfisher Health Club | Houldsworth Mill, Waterhouse Way | 175 yd | |
| Grounded In The North | 79 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 265 yd | |
| Angelica's Tea And Cake Room | UG61 Part Upper GND Floor, Broadstone Mill | 312 yd | |
| Cafe Masserella | Broadstone Mill, Broadstone Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Horse Public House | Grey Horse, 99 Broadstone Road | 217 yd | |
| Union Inn | 93 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 265 yd | |
| Houldsworth Golf Club Ltd | Houldsworth Golf Club, Houldsworth Street | 411 yd | |
| Reddish Ale | 14 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 487 yd | |
| Reddish Reform Club | 11-13 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick Chippy | 12 Keswick Road, Heaton Chapel | 343 yd | |
| Good Fellow Chinese Take-Away | 70 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 367 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 55 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 367 yd | |
| Reddish Grill | 18 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 487 yd | |
| Harlequin Reddish | 17 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local | 18-20 Keswick Road, Heaton Chapel | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, 408 Reddish Road | 646 yd | |
| Local Express | 60 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 729 yd | |
| Food Bank S.M.M.C.A. | 1 Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel | 1,073 yd | |
| Aldi | Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deano'S Gym HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Club (Reddish) HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL WATERHOUSE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 176 yd |
| Houldsworth Park HOULDSWORTH PARK HOULDSWORTH PARK HOULDSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Houldsworth Golf Club HOULDSWORTH STREET | golf | 410 yd |
| Life Leisure Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Broadstone Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Marbury Road (Closed) Marbury Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Reddish HIGGINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| Reddish Baths (Closed) Gorton Road | swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Harrogate Road Harrogate Road | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.