The Broadway is in Bredbury, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 2PD 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 The Broadway, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 2PQ, SK6 2PE, SK6 2PN, SK6 2PR, SK6 2PH, SK6 2HE, SK6 2PB, SK6 2PA, SK6 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK6 2PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 SK6 2PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 32.9% | 45.6% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 35.9% | -16.6% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49% | 44.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 18.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
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 | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway 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 risen by about 22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 The Broadway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-07-25 | £246,177 |
| 53 The Broadway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-07-18 | £226,081 |
| 96 The Broadway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-29 | £218,360 |
| 65 The Broadway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2023-01-16 | £247,379 |
| 63 The Broadway, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-06-01 | £201,154 |
SK6 2PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Primary School Osborne Street , Bredbury SK6 2EX | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Redhouse Lane , Bredbury SK6 1BX | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Warwick Road , Romiley SK6 3AX | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | 1out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Foliage Road , Brinnington SK5 8AR | 4out of 4 | 1,560 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 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,483 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 | 1,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Retreat Ercall Heath , Telford Tf6 6pn | - not rated | 1,398 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 Courtyard Cafe | 123A Stockport Road West, Bredbury | 362 yd | |
| Harpers | 13 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 468 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd @ Arden Primary School | Arden Primary School, Osborne Street | 482 yd | |
| Enterfries Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Whitefield Road | 527 yd | |
| The Queens | Queens Arms, 2 Higher Bents Lane | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bents Lane Social Institute Ltd | Bents Lane Social Institute, Lower Bents Lane | 364 yd | |
| The Travellers Call | The Travelers Call, 402 Stockport Road West | 450 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Hotel, 71 Lower Bents Lane | 501 yd | |
| Queens | 12 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury | 566 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun Inn, 57 Stockport Road East | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Wok | 27 Highfield Park Road, Bredbury | 300 yd | |
| Go Thai | 244 Stockport Road West, Bredbury | 359 yd | |
| Bredbury Fish Bar | 122 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 467 yd | |
| Kamran's | 120 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 467 yd | |
| Belle's Sandwich Bar | Resource Works, Oldmoor Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC) | WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd, Stockport Road West | 446 yd | |
| West Coast Wines | 134-136 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury | 467 yd | |
| The Co-Op | Coop, 30 Berrycroft Lane | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Primary School OSBORNE STREET | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Daisyfields Recreation Ground Osborne Street | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Bredbury Recreation Ground Stockport Road East | tennis courts | 848 yd |
| St. Marks C Of E Primary School Playing Field Hayfield Road | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Brindale Road BRINDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.