Lime Kiln Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 6BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	50.7%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.3%	49.3%	3.0%	49.0%	0.3%

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	28.4%	36.9%	8.5%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	33.9%	-9.8%	44.2%	-10.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	15.3%	16.3%	1.0%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	9.8%	8.6%	-1.2%	6.1%	2.5%

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	46.7%	49.6%	2.9%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	35%	35.3%	0.3%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	12.1%	11.5%	-0.6%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	5.1%	3.2%	-1.9%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	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.

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 47.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	12.1%	-2.8%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	8.2%	-6.7%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	7.4%	-4.7%	13.4%	-6.0%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.2%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.3%	4.3%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	39.1%	47.2%	8.1%	33.8%	13.4%
Other	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.8%	96.8%	3.0%	81.4%	15.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	93.8%	93.9%	0.1%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	93.9%	0.1%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	1.6%	5.4%	3.8%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.3%	37.2%	14.1%
Christian	41.2%	46.2%	-5.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Lime Kiln Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Kiln Lane 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SK6 6BX, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Lime Kiln Lane are based on 12 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 Lime Kiln Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 6BX

Average Price
£664,526

Semi-Detached
£503,774

Terraced
£572,643

Detached
£733,429

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lime Kiln Lane

Average Price
£658,510

Semi-Detached
£369,441

Terraced
£578,700

Detached
£750,729

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lime Kiln LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3A Lime Kiln Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£405,000	2020-01-07	£544,316
5 Lime Kiln Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£455,000	2019-11-08	£613,083
2 Lime Kiln Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2019-02-11	£636,216
1 Lime Kiln Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-01-31	£508,146
5A Lime Kiln Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2015-09-11	£542,971

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 6BX

Employment

SK6 6BX 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 6BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Transport and storage	12
Education	12
Construction	10
Other	9
Manufacturing	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ	3out of 4	5,282 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ	3out of 4	218 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW	2out of 4	1,117 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR	4out of 4	1,345 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU	4out of 4	1,387 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mellor Primary School Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL	3out of 4	1,435 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	3out of 4	2,139 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	4,049 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	4,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN	- not rated	485 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	666 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	1,685 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	4out of 4	4,195 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	4,370 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Dolce Vita Restaurant	27 Stockport Road, Marple	302 yd
Kambuja	12 Stockport Road, Marple	310 yd
Marple Methodist Community Cafe	Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane	349 yd
The Fishermans Table	103 Church Lane, Marple	359 yd
Baked By Leah	35 Market Street, Marple	373 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marple Social And Forces Club	3 Lime Kiln Lane, Marple	38 yd
Navigation Inn	9 Stockport Road, Marple	302 yd
Marple & Mellor Conservative Club	119 Church Lane, Marple	349 yd
The Bulls Head Marple	The Bulls Head, 23 Market Street	373 yd
Bevi	24 Market Street, Marple	398 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Original Marple Spice	2-6 Stockport Road, Marple	298 yd
Oriental Hut	21 Stockport Road, Marple	302 yd
Panicos	31 Stockport Road, Marple	305 yd
Gulshan	10 Stockport Road, Marple	310 yd
Domino's Pizza	5 The Hollins, Marple	384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	7 Market Street, Marple	373 yd
Co-op Marple Church Street	92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple	431 yd
Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS	151 Stockport Road, Marple	872 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Primary School BRICKBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	208 yd
Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road	grass pitches	243 yd
Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	543 yd
Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	612 yd
Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE	grass pitches	928 yd
Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE	grass pitches, squash courts	979 yd
Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE	health and fitness suite	1,004 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	45.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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