Shropshire Avenue is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 8HE 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 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 8HD, SK5 8HG, SK5 8HB, SK5 8ET, SK5 8EZ, SK5 8HR, SK5 8EX, SK5 8HA, SK5 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK5 8HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 55.9% | 54.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 37.3% | 51% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 30.5% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 46% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 29.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 16.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around SK5 8HE this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.6% | 30.2% | -20.4% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 86.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 97.3% | 91.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 91.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shropshire Avenue 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 -78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-28 | £168,602 |
| 20 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-22 | £196,995 |
| 1 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-11-25 | £198,803 |
| 1 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-08-16 | £107,430 |
| 20 Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-12 | £166,059 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Infant School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Junior School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Valley Primary School Blackberry Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LA | - not rated | 574 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 5,353 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 | 724 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Parish Centre | 18 Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 272 yd | |
| First Stop Community Cafe | First House, 367 Brinnington Road | 524 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering Limited @ Allied Bakeries Ltd | Allied Bakeries Ltd, Ashton Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Ward Labour Club | Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 324 yd | |
| Salisbury Club | 1 Truro Avenue, Brinnington | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Chippy | 152 Middlesex Road, Brinnington | 254 yd | |
| The Indian Curry And Kebab House | 370 Brinnington Road, Brinnington | 412 yd | |
| Subway | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 969 yd | |
| Greggs | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar | 3 Berwick Parade, Northumberland Road | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmorland Primary School WESTMORLAND DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Castle Hill High School (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Life Leisure Lapwing (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Life Leisure Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Tame Valley Primary School (Closed) Blackberry Lane | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Brindale Road BRINDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School GORSEWAY | grass pitches | 886 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 | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.