Gregory Way is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 7ST is located in the Reddish South 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 Gregory Way, Stockport, SK5 7ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 7DG, SK5 7EA, SK5 7SS, SK5 7SN, SK5 7BS, SK5 7DE, SK5 7DZ, SK5 7EB, SK5 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK5 7ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 45.1% | 50.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 27.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.7% | 42.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 15% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 28.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.7% | 92.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gregory Way 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 -10.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 14B Gregory Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-12-02 | £411,940 |
SK5 7ST area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK5 7ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Broomfield Drive , South Reddish SK5 7DR | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , Reddish SK5 7ET | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Hall Primary School Broadstone Hall Road South , Heaton Chapel SK4 5JD | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish Higginson Road , Reddish SK5 6BG | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Primary School Whitehill Street West , Heaton Norris SK4 1PB | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community 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 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,404 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 | 614 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Shop Cafe | 82-84 Broadstone Hall Road South, South Reddish | 222 yd | |
| St Mary's Church | St Marys Church, St Marys Drive | 266 yd | |
| Clubhouse Catering | Reddish Vale Golf Club Ltd, Southcliffe Road | 319 yd | |
| Grounded Coffee Company | Safestore, Reddish Road | 514 yd | |
| Carousel | The Carousel, 156-158 Reddish Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Working Men's Club | 129 Greg Street, South Reddish | 674 yd | |
| Thatched Tavern | Thatched Tavern Public House, 54 Stanhope Street | 686 yd | |
| Union Inn | 93 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 723 yd | |
| Grey Horse Public House | Grey Horse, 99 Broadstone Road | 751 yd | |
| Reddish Ale | 14 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wing Wah | 234 Reddish Road, South Reddish | 236 yd | |
| Biryani & Curry Wala | 331 Reddish Road, South Reddish | 274 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 333 Reddish Road, South Reddish | 274 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 55 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 682 yd | |
| Good Fellow Chinese Take-Away | 70 Broadstone Road, North Reddish | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teem Spirits - Premier | 232 Reddish Road, South Reddish | 236 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, 408 Reddish Road | 766 yd | |
| Go Local | 18-20 Keswick Road, Heaton Chapel | 821 yd | |
| Local Express | 60 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Primary School BROOMFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Reddish Vale Golf Club SOUTHCLIFFE ROAD | golf | 526 yd |
| Life Leisure Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Broadstone Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Club (Reddish) HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL WATERHOUSE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| South Reddish Park GREG STREET | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Deano'S Gym HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Whitehill Primary School WHITEHILL STREET WEST | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Stockport Sport For All Centre REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE SPORTS CENTRE REDDISH VALE ROAD | 1,030 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.