Sandiway is in Bredbury, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 2JT 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 Sandiway, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 2JX, SK6 2JU, SK6 2JR, SK6 2JL, SK6 2JN, SK6 2LE, SK6 1EQ, SK6 2NU, SK6 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 2JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 51.3% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 48.7% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SK6 2JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 46.1% | 61.8% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 26.4% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 47.6% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 15.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 20.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 20.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 92.9% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.1% | 96.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 96.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandiway was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1037.5% higher than the Bredbury & Woodley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sandiway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 4 local areas in Bredbury & Woodley and the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-03 | £196,457 |
| 65 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-07-18 | £196,187 |
| 70 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-07-05 | £191,726 |
| 81 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2019-09-18 | £214,420 |
| 79 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2017-05-26 | £201,038 |
SK6 2JT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Redhouse Lane , Bredbury SK6 1BX | - not rated | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Warwick Road , Romiley SK6 3AX | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | 1out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Primary School Sherwood Road , Woodley SK6 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,758 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 | 1,622 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Retreat Ercall Heath , Telford Tf6 6pn | - not rated | 1,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | Queens Arms, 2 Higher Bents Lane | 113 yd | |
| The Barnhouse | 50 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 162 yd | |
| Harpers | 13 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 196 yd | |
| Community Hub @ Highgate Centre | Highgate Centre, Bents Avenue | 265 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 123A Stockport Road West, Bredbury | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 12 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 97 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 71 Lower Bents Lane | 206 yd | |
| Bents Lane Social Institute Ltd | Bents Lane Social Institute, Lower Bents Lane | 441 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun Inn, 57 Stockport Road East | 573 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 86 Stockport Road East, Bredbury | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath's Kitchen | 37 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 179 yd | |
| Bredbury Fish Bar | 122 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 198 yd | |
| Kamran's | 120 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 198 yd | |
| Gourmet Wok | 27 Highfield Park Road, Bredbury | 268 yd | |
| Shabaz Balti House | 140-142 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Wines | 134-136 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 198 yd | |
| The Co-Op | Coop, 30 Berrycroft Lane | 526 yd | |
| Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC) | WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West | 877 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 8-11 Woodley Precinct, Woodley | 1,064 yd | |
| Priceless | 2 Woodley Precinct, Woodley | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marks C Of E Primary School Playing Field Hayfield Road | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Bredbury Recreation Ground Stockport Road East | tennis courts | 561 yd |
| St Christophers Catholic Primary School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Harrytown Catholic High School HARRYTOWN | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Werneth School (Closed) Harrytown | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Werneth School HARRYTOWN | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Woodley Sports Centre Sports Village (Closed) | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground BIRCHALL GREEN | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Life Leisure Romiley Hole House Fold | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Daisyfields Recreation Ground Osborne Street | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.