Brimelow Street is in Bredbury, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 2DB is located in the Bredbury & Woodley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brimelow Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 2DD, SK6 2DE, SK6 2BT, SK6 2BG, SK6 2BS, SK6 2EF, SK6 2BY, SK6 2BW, SK6 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK6 2DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 29.9% | 33.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 58.5% | 19.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 40% | 28% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 10.2% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.6% | 15.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 28.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 85.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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% | 91.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 91.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimelow Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bredbury & Woodley 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brimelow Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-12-07 | £169,898 |
| 2 Brimelow Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-05-25 | £210,000 |
| 4 Brimelow Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-03-31 | £194,615 |
| 2 Brimelow Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2015-03-04 | £162,145 |
| 4 Brimelow Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-07-20 | £217,673 |
SK6 2DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
SK6 2DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Infant School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Junior School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindale Primary School Brindale Road , Brinnington SK5 8DN | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Brinnington Rise , SK5 8AA | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington High School Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,124 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 | 961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Curzon Road , Offerton SK2 5DG | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale School Powicke Drive , Romiley SK6 3EF | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Taste Takeaway & Catering / Byte Sandwich | 48 Osborne Street, Bredbury | 81 yd | |
| Cafe Awesome | Unit B3, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 474 yd | |
| Run Of The Mill | Unit A5, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 474 yd | |
| Pear Mill Vintage Tea Room | Unit A1, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 474 yd | |
| Stockport Nerf Centre | Unit G1, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Travellers Call | The Travelers Call, 402 Stockport Road West | 674 yd | |
| Newbridge Lane Conservative Club | Tamworth Street, Portwood | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjoos Peri Peri | 44 Osborne Street, Bredbury | 81 yd | |
| La Bella | 46 Osborne Street, Bredbury | 81 yd | |
| Hung Twu | 42 Osborne Street, Bredbury | 81 yd | |
| The Cosy Cod | 26 Carrington Road, Portwood | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Out Foods | Unit A13, Pear Mill Industrial Estate | 474 yd | |
| Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC) | WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Primary School OSBORNE STREET | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Crossfit Manchester Stockport Road West | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Daisyfields Recreation Ground Osborne Street | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Spurley Hey Football Club Welkin Road | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Brindale Road BRINDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| New Zealand Road Playing Fields (Closed) New Zealand Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Woodbank Park Athletic Track WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK HALL WOODBANK PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 971 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.