Glossop Road, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 5RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.1%	50.6%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.9%	49.4%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.4%

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 vicinity of SK6 5RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.6%	21.3%	2.7%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	57.9%	-3.1%	44.2%	13.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	12.4%	14.8%	2.4%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	5.7%	3.2%	-2.5%	6.1%	-2.9%

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	46.8%	50.2%	3.4%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	40.4%	34%	-6.4%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	10.2%	12%	1.8%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around SK6 5RX this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	8.9%	-4.0%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	9.8%	-1.6%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	11.7%	-2.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	9.3%	3.1%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	13.1%	1.7%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	40%	44.4%	4.4%	33.8%	10.6%
Other	4.3%	2.8%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	100%	0.9%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.4%	97.5%	0.1%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	97.5%	1.8%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Glossop Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glossop Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Marple North average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SK6 5RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Glossop Road are based on 118 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 Glossop Road, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 5RX

Average Price
£697,828

Semi-Detached
£511,776

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£760,755

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£716,075

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glossop Road

Average Price
£658,599

Semi-Detached
£501,823

Terraced
£356,313

Detached
£803,698

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£611,116

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glossop Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Lowdene Glossop Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2025-07-17	£556,334
Basset Cottage Glossop Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-04-12	£353,439
Meadowbank Barn Glossop Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£800,000	2021-10-22	£885,777
The Old Barn Glossop Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2021-06-24	£804,208
Woodheys Farm Restaurant Glossop Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£499,000	2021-06-11	£547,709

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 5RX

Employment

SK6 5RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SK6 5RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5RX 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Self-Employed	51
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU	3out of 4	4,394 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School Mottram Road , Broadbottom SK14 6BB	3out of 4	2,382 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hurstclough Primary School Clough End Road , SK14 3PW	- not rated	2,586 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School , Long Lane SK13 5ET	3out of 4	2,768 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlesworth CofE Primary School Long Lane , Charlesworth SK13 5ET	- not rated	2,768 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU	3out of 4	2,914 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alder Community High School Fields Farm Road , Hattersley SK14 3NP	- not rated	3,079 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alder Community High School Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ	2out of 4	3,284 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marple Ridge High School Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA	- not rated	4,708 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	- not rated	5,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	3out of 4	5,291 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA	- not rated	4,708 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hyde-Clarendon College Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ	- not rated	5,266 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peak Forest First Steps Together , Stockport Road SK14 3QF	- not rated	2,624 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB	- not rated	3,110 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	3,607 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bankside Special School Grange Road , SK14 5NU	- not rated	3,661 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorns School Manley Grove , SK14 6PJ	4out of 4	3,889 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in SK6 5RX area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SK6 5RX postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	18.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	25.9%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	51.9%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	15.52 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	15.52 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.23 Mbit/s

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