Gothic Close is in Romiley, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 4JT 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 Gothic Close, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 4JF, SK6 4JN, SK6 4JB, SK6 4JQ, SK6 4JE, SK6 4JS, SK6 4JR, SK6 4JH, SK6 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 4JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 32.1% | 41.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 36.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 41.6% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 23.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 19.5% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 26.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 99.3% | 95.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gothic Close was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 797.4% higher than the Bredbury & Woodley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gothic Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Bredbury & Woodley and the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gothic Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-09-04 | £348,887 |
| 2 Gothic Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2015-09-30 | £212,544 |
| 5 Gothic Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-03-21 | £275,646 |
| 1 Gothic Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2007-01-17 | £232,476 |
| 5 Gothic Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2006-10-27 | £251,568 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 5,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary School Compstall Road , Romiley SK6 4JA | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Junior School Compstall Road , Romiley SK6 4JA | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Infants' School Cornfield Road , Romiley SK6 4LU | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Romiley Primary School Sandy Lane , Romiley SK6 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Romiley Primary School Sandy Lane , Romiley SK6 4NE | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Ridge High School Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Agricultural and Rural Centre 5 Quarry Road , Romiley SK6 4BA | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glengarth Special School Station Road , Marple SK6 6AL | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 477 yd | |
| Hyde Bank Farm | 36 Oakwood Road, Romiley | 1,042 yd | |
| Etherow Park Cafe | Etherow Country Park, George Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romiley Cricket Club | Birchvale Drive, Romiley | 864 yd | |
| The Stockdove | The Stock Dove, 94 Compstall Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Spar, 14 Cherry Tree Lane | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gotherage Lane Playing Fields CHERRY TREE CLOSE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Romiley Cricket Club WILLOW MEAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Brabyns Park IRON BRIDGE COTTAGE IRON BRIDGE COTTAGE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Romiley Golf Club GOOSEHOUSE GREEN | golf | 1,022 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 | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.