Sandiway is in Bredbury, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 2JY 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 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 2JZ, SK6 2LA, SK6 2JX, SK6 2NX, SK6 2HU, SK6 2JT, SK6 2HY, SK6 2LE, SK6 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 2JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 44.4% | 51.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 32.1% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 22.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.3% | 12.3% | -13.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 19.4% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 17.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 92% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.4% | 95.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandiway 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-20 | £219,831 |
| 36 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2020-01-17 | £147,772 |
| 52 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2019-10-04 | £84,435 |
| 59 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2019-08-16 | £157,579 |
| 25 Sandiway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2019-05-10 | £199,235 |
The percentage of student residents living in SK6 2JY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Warwick Road , Romiley SK6 3AX | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Primary School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Redhouse Lane , Bredbury SK6 1BX | - not rated | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | 1out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Foliage Road , Brinnington SK5 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Community 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 | 3,581 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 | 1,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Retreat Ercall Heath , Telford Tf6 6pn | - not rated | 1,711 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 | 251 yd | |
| Harpers | 13 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 287 yd | |
| The Barnhouse | 50 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 289 yd | |
| Community Hub @ Highgate Centre | Highgate Centre, Bents Avenue | 330 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 123A Stockport Road West, Bredbury | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 12 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 255 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 71 Lower Bents Lane | 315 yd | |
| Bents Lane Social Institute Ltd | Bents Lane Social Institute, Lower Bents Lane | 474 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun Inn, 57 Stockport Road East | 700 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 86 Stockport Road East, Bredbury | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Wok | 27 Highfield Park Road, Bredbury | 202 yd | |
| Bredbury Fish Bar | 122 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 288 yd | |
| Kamran's | 120 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 288 yd | |
| Cath's Kitchen | 37 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 333 yd | |
| Shabaz Balti House | 140-142 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Wines | 134-136 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 288 yd | |
| The Co-Op | Coop, 30 Berrycroft Lane | 566 yd | |
| Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC) | WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marks C Of E Primary School Playing Field Hayfield Road | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| St Christophers Catholic Primary School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Werneth School (Closed) Harrytown | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bredbury Recreation Ground Stockport Road East | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Werneth School HARRYTOWN | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Harrytown Catholic High School HARRYTOWN | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Daisyfields Recreation Ground Osborne Street | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Arden Primary School OSBORNE STREET | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Bredbury Green Primary School CLAPGATE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Woodley Sports Centre Sports Village (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.