Thornley Lane South is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 6QL 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 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, SK5 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 6QJ, SK5 6GB, SK5 6QH, SK5 6QA, SK5 6QB, SK5 6QN, SK5 6GA, SK5 6QD, SK5 6QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK5 6QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.7% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 42.6% | 48.3% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 6QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 47% | 42.5% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38.8% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 46.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 31.7% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 26.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 7.6% | -15.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 87.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.4% | 89.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 89.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornley Lane South was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Reddish 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 -45.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-31 | £198,105 |
| 178 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-04-26 | £128,957 |
| 128 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2023-03-31 | £246,729 |
| 128 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-06-09 | £216,664 |
| 142 Thornley Lane South, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-12-23 | £187,679 |
SK5 6QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,623 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,026 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 | 600 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 2,173 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 Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 600 yd | |
| The Place To Play LTD | 290 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 608 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 625 yd | |
| St Georges Centre | St Georges Centre, Windmill Lane | 690 yd | |
| Julia Restaurant | Julia Restaurant, 54 Hulme Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 330 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 433 yd | |
| Dane Bank Hotel | Dane Bank Hotel, Windmill Lane | 815 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Westbrook Shopping Centre, 2 Cromwell Avenue | 64 yd | |
| Iffi's | Iffi's, 181 Thornley Lane South | 235 yd | |
| The Seahorse | The Seahorse, 185 Thornley Lane South | 249 yd | |
| Burger Stop Reddish Ltd | 444 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 402 yd | |
| Se7en | 438 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 120 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 754 yd | |
| North Reddish Park NORTH REDDISH PARK NORTH REDDISH PARK LONGFORD ROAD WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Harcourt Street Playing Fields (Closed) Harcourt Street | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Harrogate Road Harrogate Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Browning Road | grass pitches | 1,088 yd |
| Reddish Baths (Closed) Gorton Road | swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.