Hereford Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 8ER 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 Hereford Road, Stockport, SK5 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 8EU, SK5 8LS, SK5 8EX, SK5 8BT, SK5 8ET, SK5 8BD, SK5 8EZ, SK5 8BR, SK5 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK5 8ER, 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 Hereford 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hereford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2018-05-25 | £155,491 |
| 36 Hereford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-11-28 | £182,331 |
| 32 Hereford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-03-10 | £109,362 |
| 32 Hereford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-09-08 | £145,558 |
| 42 Hereford Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,950 | 2004-10-01 | £146,760 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SK5 8ER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Foliage Road , Brinnington SK5 8AR | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Brinnington Rise , SK5 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Broomfield Drive , South Reddish SK5 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,544 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 | 1,727 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 | 2,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields College Highfields, Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Retreat Ercall Heath , Telford Tf6 6pn | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Parish Centre | 18 Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 99 yd | |
| First Stop Community Cafe | First House, 367 Brinnington Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Ward Labour Club | Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 49 yd | |
| Salisbury Club | 1 Truro Avenue, Brinnington | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Curry And Kebab House | 370 Brinnington Road, Brinnington | 156 yd | |
| The Link Chippy | 152 Middlesex Road, Brinnington | 470 yd | |
| Subway | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 950 yd | |
| Greggs | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 950 yd | |
| Belle's Sandwich Bar | Resource Works, Oldmoor Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar | 3 Berwick Parade, Northumberland Road | 129 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Westmorland Primary School WESTMORLAND DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Castle Hill High School (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Life Leisure Lapwing (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Brindale Road BRINDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School GORSEWAY | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Tame Valley Primary School (Closed) Blackberry Lane | grass pitches | 859 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.