Brinnington Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 8BT is located in the Brinnington & Stockport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brinnington Road, Stockport, SK5 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 8BR, SK5 8DT, SK5 8DU, SK5 8ER, SK5 8DP, SK5 8DX, SK5 8EN, SK5 8LH, SK5 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK5 8BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 57.3% | 53.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 42.7% | 46.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 39.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 25% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 33% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 26% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 26% | -24.0% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 19.6% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 87.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 96.6% | 87.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinnington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brinnington & Stockport Central 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374 Brinnington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-20 | £149,852 |
| 396 Brinnington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-05-22 | £180,360 |
| 396 Brinnington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2008-07-14 | £192,173 |
| 372 Brinnington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-05-29 | £260,517 |
| 368 Brinnington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-12-20 | £226,947 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SK5 8BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindale Primary School Brindale Road , Brinnington SK5 8DN | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Infant School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Junior School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington High School Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields College Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Stop Community Cafe | First House, 367 Brinnington Road | 177 yd | |
| St Luke's Parish Centre | 18 Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 246 yd | |
| Enterfries Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Whitefield Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Ward Labour Club | Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 146 yd | |
| Salisbury Club | 1 Truro Avenue, Brinnington | 304 yd | |
| The Travellers Call | The Travelers Call, 402 Stockport Road West | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Curry And Kebab House | 370 Brinnington Road, Brinnington | 2 yd | |
| The Link Chippy | 152 Middlesex Road, Brinnington | 626 yd | |
| Belle's Sandwich Bar | Resource Works, Oldmoor Road | 816 yd | |
| Subway | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 869 yd | |
| Greggs | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar | 3 Berwick Parade, Northumberland Road | 153 yd | |
| Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC) | WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West | 1,037 yd | |
| Bidfresh Ltd T/a R Noone & Son | Unit 2 To 4, Southside | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Brindale Road BRINDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Westmorland Primary School WESTMORLAND DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Castle Hill High School (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Life Leisure Lapwing (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School GORSEWAY | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Tame Valley Primary School (Closed) Blackberry Lane | grass pitches | 987 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.