Waterloo Road is in Romiley, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 4EX is located in the Bredbury Green & Romiley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 4JR, SK6 4EZ, SK6 4JS, SK6 4JE, SK6 4EY, SK6 4EU, SK6 4HB, SK6 4JA, SK6 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 4EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 53.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 46.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 41% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 15.6% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 44.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 24.8% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 20.3% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around SK6 4EX this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 28.2% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 29.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Waterloo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-21 | £291,734 |
| 11 Waterloo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,140 | 2023-09-08 | £224,821 |
| 12 Waterloo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-01-17 | £284,311 |
| 14 Waterloo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-06-10 | £285,273 |
| 9 Waterloo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-01-03 | £254,954 |
SK6 4EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romiley Primary School Sandy Lane , Romiley SK6 4NE | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greave Primary School Werneth Road , Woodley SK6 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 2out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC College Town Lane , Denton M34 6AF | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Crosses Farm, , Moss Lane PR4 0HP | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Project (CTP) CIC | 2 Cherry Tree Lane, Romiley | 272 yd | |
| Hyde Bank Farm | 36 Oakwood Road, Romiley | 819 yd | |
| Chai Village | 59 Compstall Road, Romiley | 888 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 78 Compstall Road, Romiley | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romiley Cricket Club | Birchvale Drive, Romiley | 688 yd | |
| The Stockdove | The Stock Dove, 94 Compstall Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | 84 Compstall Road, Romiley | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Spar, 14 Cherry Tree Lane | 228 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gotherage Lane Playing Fields CHERRY TREE CLOSE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Romiley Cricket Club WILLOW MEAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Romiley Golf Club GOOSEHOUSE GREEN | golf | 890 yd |
| Romiley Primary School SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.