Boscombe Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 6QS 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 Boscombe Street, Stockport, SK5 6QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 6QY, SK5 6PU, SK5 6PX, SK5 6QZ, SK5 6QU, SK5 6PT, SK5 6QP, SK5 6QR, SK5 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK5 6QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 55.1% | 57.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 26% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 49.3% | 54.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17.8% | 20.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 23.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 87.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 94.8% | 90.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 90.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boscombe Street 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 -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Boscombe Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-02-04 | £182,917 |
| 2 Boscombe Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-10 | £184,206 |
| 1 Boscombe Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-11-22 | £209,995 |
| 25 Boscombe Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-19 | £187,679 |
| 14 Boscombe Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2024-05-23 | £136,694 |
SK5 6QS 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Primary School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community College Taylor Lane , Denton M34 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Community 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 | 3,251 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,688 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 | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 2,258 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 | 247 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 261 yd | |
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 580 yd | |
| The Place To Play LTD | 290 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 708 yd | |
| Abbey's Cafe | Abbey Hey Fc, Goredale Avenue | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 186 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 710 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, Hulme Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 508 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 87 yd | |
| Dolphin | 592 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 247 yd | |
| New Woks | 603 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 261 yd | |
| Arigato Noodle Sushi Bar | 591 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 261 yd | |
| Royal Shawarma | 595 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| North Reddish Park NORTH REDDISH PARK NORTH REDDISH PARK LONGFORD ROAD WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 854 yd | |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 858 yd | |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Browning Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| The Mike Doyle Centre BROWNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.