Moat Walk is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK5 8LD 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 Moat Walk, Stockport, SK5 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK5 8JJ, SK5 8LB, SK5 8JH, SK5 8LE, SK5 8JR, SK5 8LF, SK5 8JF, SK5 8JS, SK5 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK5 8LD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 56.8% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 43.2% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 8LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 47.6% | 57.9% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 24.7% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 45.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 27.4% | -22.8% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.1% | 93.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moat Walk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Moat Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-01 | £179,667 |
| 3 Moat Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2004-11-08 | £118,818 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tame Valley Primary School Blackberry Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LA | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Infant School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Junior School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 538 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 | 269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 3,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields College Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 2,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Parish Centre | 18 Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 742 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering Limited @ Allied Bakeries Ltd | Allied Bakeries Ltd, Ashton Road | 745 yd | |
| First Stop Community Cafe | First House, 367 Brinnington Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Ward Labour Club | Northumberland Road, Brinnington | 779 yd | |
| Salisbury Club | 1 Truro Avenue, Brinnington | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Chippy | 152 Middlesex Road, Brinnington | 510 yd | |
| The Indian Curry And Kebab House | 370 Brinnington Road, Brinnington | 826 yd | |
| Subway | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 962 yd | |
| Greggs | Ashton Road Service Station, Ashton Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local/Brinnington Buttie Bar | 3 Berwick Parade, Northumberland Road | 859 yd | |
| Bidfresh Ltd T/a R Noone & Son | Unit 2 To 4, Southside | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill High School (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Life Leisure Lapwing (Closed) Lapwing Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Tame Valley Primary School (Closed) Blackberry Lane | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Westmorland Primary School WESTMORLAND DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Life Leisure Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Brinnington Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 969 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.