Colborne Avenue is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 6PE is located in the Reddish North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Denton and Reddish. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colborne Avenue, Stockport, SK5 6PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 6PF, SK5 6NY, SK5 6PD, SK5 6NX, SK5 6PB, SK5 6PA, SK5 6NZ, M18 7JW, SK5 6RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK5 6PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 SK5 6PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 46.1% | 51.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 30.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 44.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 17.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 31.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.8% | 80.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.1% | 88.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colborne 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Colborne Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-22 | £200,781 |
| 27 Colborne Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-29 | £177,015 |
| 3 Colborne Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-05-29 | £125,689 |
| 23 Colborne Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-11-12 | £147,610 |
| 2 Colborne Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2019-10-11 | £182,623 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 85 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 118 yd | |
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 281 yd | |
| Abbey's Cafe | Abbey Hey Fc, Goredale Avenue | 608 yd | |
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 484 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 956 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 1,014 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 1,014 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arigato Noodle Sushi Bar | 591 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd | |
| Royal Shawarma | 595 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd | |
| SFC Reddish | 609 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd | |
| The Full Monty | 607 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd | |
| New Woks | 603 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 108 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Browning Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| North Reddish Park NORTH REDDISH PARK NORTH REDDISH PARK LONGFORD ROAD WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 967 yd | |
| The Mike Doyle Centre BROWNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 975 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.