Metcalfe Drive, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 3BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.5%	50.5%	-4.0%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	45.5%	49.5%	4.0%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	21%	29%	8.0%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	49.4%	-8.2%	44.2%	5.2%
Separated	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.2%	9.4%	0.2%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	10%	9.8%	-0.2%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.7%	39.2%	1.5%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	42.2%	44.3%	2.1%	33.6%	10.7%
Fair health	13.8%	13.9%	0.1%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	5.6%	2.2%	-3.4%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.5%	13.2%	-0.3%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	11.6%	-1.9%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	18.2%	-1.5%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.8%	2.7%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	14.5%	-0.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	28.8%	33.9%	5.1%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	6.6%	2.9%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.8%	98.2%	0.4%	81.4%	16.8%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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%	97.1%	0.1%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.7%	0.4%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	62.1%	46.2%	15.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Metcalfe Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metcalfe Drive 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 -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK6 3BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Metcalfe Drive are based on 289 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 Metcalfe Drive, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 3BJ

Average Price
£114,493

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£114,493

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Metcalfe Drive

Average Price
£174,858

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,858

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Metcalfe DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 10 New Acre Court Metcalfe Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-04-25	£120,000
Flat 8 New Acre Court Metcalfe Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£96,000	2025-03-19	£97,043
Flat 6 New Acre Court Metcalfe Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£123,000	2025-03-14	£124,337
Flat 1 New Acre Court Metcalfe Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2024-09-06	£132,938
Flat 12 New Acre Court Metcalfe Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£101,000	2023-05-16	£107,070

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 3BJ

Employment

SK6 3BJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK6 3BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	12
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	8
Education	7
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,038 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ	4out of 4	5,296 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Romiley Primary School Sandy Lane , Romiley SK6 4NE	3out of 4	889 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG	1out of 4	922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School Redhouse Lane , Bredbury SK6 1BX	- not rated	1,373 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greave Primary School Werneth Road , Woodley SK6 1HR	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	583 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	728 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	4,101 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ	3out of 4	4,263 yd	Community school	No	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	4,137 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	2,181 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP	- not rated	2,807 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jefferson House The Old Vicarage , Darnhall School Lane CW7 1JT	- not rated	2,807 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Austen House Swineherd Farm , Cobcastle Road BB4 5TS	- not rated	2,807 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Retreat Ercall Heath , Telford Tf6 6pn	- not rated	2,807 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Qurashi Restaurant	148 Stockport Road, Romiley	88 yd
Agricultural Rural Centre	Agricultural And Rural Centre, 5 Quarry Road	200 yd
Bukharaa-the Street Zaika	51 Stockport Road, Romiley	201 yd
Cafe Life (Romiley Life Centre Ltd)	1-5 Stockport Road, Romiley	323 yd
Romiley Arms	Stockport Road, Romiley	323 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke Of York	The Duke Of York, Stockport Road	87 yd
Friendship Inn	77 Stockport Road, Romiley	201 yd
Platform One	6 Stockport Road, Romiley	323 yd
Romiley Conservative Club Ltd	6-8 Guywood Lane, Romiley	497 yd
Grapevine	10 The Precinct, Romiley	649 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dynasty	78 Stockport Road, Romiley	201 yd
Cheung Wing	21 Stockport Road, Romiley	201 yd
Flavours	38 Stockport Road, Romiley	201 yd
Harlequin	8 Stockport Road, Romiley	323 yd
Bay Of Bengal	8 Compstall Road, Romiley	523 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	2 The Precinct, Romiley		649 yd
The Co-Op	Coop, 30 Berrycroft Lane		734 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Romiley Methodist Church ROMILY METHODIST CHURCH ROMILY METHODIST CHURCH STOCKPORT ROAD		189 yd
Life Leisure Romiley Hole House Fold	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	234 yd
Woodley Sports Centre Sports Village (Closed)	grass pitches	366 yd
St Christophers Catholic Primary School WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches	639 yd
Harrytown Catholic High School HARRYTOWN	grass pitches	688 yd
Romiley Primary School SANDY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	792 yd
Werneth School HARRYTOWN	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	829 yd
Werneth School (Closed) Harrytown	grass pitches	877 yd
Bredbury Green Primary School CLAPGATE	grass pitches	1,005 yd
St. Marks C Of E Primary School Playing Field Hayfield Road	grass pitches	1,014 yd

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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