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Kingsway is in Bredbury, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 2PB 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 Kingsway, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SK6 2PE, SK6 2NX, SK6 2NZ, SK6 2PQ, SK6 2NY, SK6 2PA, SK6 2PD, SK6 2PG, SK6 2NW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 2PB is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.5%44.8%-2.7% 51.0% -6.2%
Male52.5%55.2%2.7% 49.0% 6.2%

Partnership Status

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 2PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.4%43.9%6.5% 37.9% 6.0%
Married: Opposite sex42.3%38.3%-4.0% 44.2% -5.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated4.1%0.9%-3.2% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced11.3%10.9%-0.4% 9.1% 1.8%
Widowed5%4.3%-0.7% 6.1% -1.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.1%49.1%3.0% 48.4% 0.7%
Good health37.9%33.9%-4.0% 33.6% 0.3%
Fair health11.3%11.3%0.0% 12.7% -1.4%
Bad health4.3%3.5%-0.8% 4.0% -0.5%
Very bad health0.4%2.1%1.7% 1.2% 0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.5%11.3%-11.2% 18.2% -6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21.2%11.7%-9.5% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%13.5%-0.5% 13.4% 0.1%
Apprenticeship5.9%9.6%3.7% 5.3% 4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18.5%23%4.5% 16.9% 6.1%
Degree or Similar14.9%28.7%13.8% 33.8% -5.1%
Other3.2%2.2%-1.0% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White99.6%98.6%-1.0% 81.4% 17.2%
Other0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.6%94.7%-3.9% 83.2% 11.5%
European Union1.1%2.5%1.4% 6.1% -3.6%
Rest of Europe0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia0%0.7%0.7% 5.6% -4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.3% -0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.9%95%-2.9% 83.2% 11.8%
10+ Years0%3.6%3.6% 9.8% -6.2%
5-10 Years0.7%1.1%0.4% 2.9% -1.8%
2-5 Years0%0.4%0.4% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years1.4%0%-1.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.8% 76.7% 9.1%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
No passport held12.5% 13.5% -1.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50% 37.2% 12.8%
Christian43.6% 46.2% -2.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Kingsway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,300
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SK6 2PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsway are based on 153 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsway, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 2PB

Average Price
£215,821
Semi-Detached
£221,259
Terraced
£192,234
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£123,454
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsway

Average Price
£279,531
Semi-Detached
£235,976
Terraced
£203,818
Detached
£663,738
Flats/Maisonettes
£124,922
Other
£124,922

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on KingswayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
71 Kingsway, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£205,0002024-08-30 £217,724
92 Kingsway, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£226,0002024-07-18 £242,482
41 Kingsway, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002023-07-28 £240,366
82 Kingsway, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£238,0002022-12-14 £254,340
48 Kingsway, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002022-11-11 £169,802
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 2PB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee107
Retired35
Part-Time Employee34
Self-Employed17
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles36
Manufacturing18
Human health and social work activities18
Construction17
Administrative and support service activities14
Transport and storage12
Education8
Other8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Information and communication3
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brinnington Early Years Centre
Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH
- not rated 2,046 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Offerton Hall Nursery School
Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB
- not rated 2,693 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Reddish Vale Nursery School
Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU
4out of 4 3,579 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Belmont Nursery School
Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND
- not rated 3,885 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fir Tree Nursery School
Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP
- not rated 4,091 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arden Infant School
Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX
- not rated 712 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Arden Junior School
Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX
- not rated 712 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arden Primary School
Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX
3out of 4 712 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Barrack Hill Primary School
Barrack Hill , Romiley SK6 3AU
- not rated 843 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Redhouse Lane , Bredbury SK6 1BX
- not rated 885 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
1out of 4 956 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bredbury School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 957 yd Community school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 957 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU
- not rated 998 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Brinnington High School
Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF
- not rated 1,951 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aquinas College
Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH
- not rated 3,547 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stockport College
Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ
- not rated 3,657 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ridge College
Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA
- not rated 4,822 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Area College
Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA
- not rated 5,071 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyde-Clarendon College
Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ
- not rated 5,432 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Overdale School
Powicke Drive , Romiley SK6 3EF
- not rated 1,278 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highfields College
Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR
3out of 4 1,338 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Agricultural and Rural Centre
5 Quarry Road , Romiley SK6 4BA
- not rated 1,440 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbus House
Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR
- not rated 1,583 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bridge House School
1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR
- not rated 1,583 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harpers13 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury338 yd
The QueensQueens Arms, 2 Higher Bents Lane381 yd
The Courtyard Cafe123A Stockport Road West, Bredbury424 yd
The Barnhouse50 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury542 yd
Dolce Ltd @ Arden Primary SchoolArden Primary School, Osborne Street562 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bents Lane Social Institute LtdBents Lane Social Institute, Lower Bents Lane351 yd
The GreyhoundGreyhound Hotel, 71 Lower Bents Lane375 yd
Queens12 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury408 yd
The Travellers CallThe Travelers Call, 402 Stockport Road West643 yd
The Rising SunRising Sun Inn, 57 Stockport Road East690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gourmet Wok27 Highfield Park Road, Bredbury131 yd
Bredbury Fish Bar122 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury338 yd
Kamran's120 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury338 yd
Go Thai244 Stockport Road West, Bredbury454 yd
Cath's Kitchen37 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury568 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Coast Wines134-136 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury338 yd
Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC)WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West607 yd
The Co-OpCoop, 30 Berrycroft Lane844 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Daisyfields Recreation Ground
Osborne Street
grass pitches695 yd
Arden Primary School
OSBORNE STREET
grass pitches714 yd
Bredbury Recreation Ground
Stockport Road East
tennis courts771 yd
St. Marks C Of E Primary School Playing Field
Hayfield Road
grass pitches884 yd
Werneth School (Closed)
Harrytown
grass pitches920 yd
St Christophers Catholic Primary School
WARWICK ROAD
grass pitches959 yd
Werneth School
HARRYTOWN
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts960 yd
Harrytown Catholic High School
HARRYTOWN
grass pitches994 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.