Leigh Avenue is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 6DF is located in the Marple South & High Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leigh Avenue, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 7NH, SK6 6DG, SK6 6EG, SK6 7NJ, SK6 6DE, SK6 7NQ, SK6 7NG, SK6 6AF, SK6 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 6DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK6 6DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 46.1% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 31.9% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4.7% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.7% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 46.6% | 24.1% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 96.8% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.7% | 91.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Avenue 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 -24.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Leigh Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-03-07 | £321,167 |
| 4 Leigh Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-24 | £327,195 |
| 41 Leigh Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2023-07-20 | £296,367 |
| 4 Leigh Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2023-07-07 | £245,805 |
| 47 Leigh Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-12-21 | £303,622 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 2out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Primary School Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 5,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Of Siam | 105 Stockport Road, Marple | 185 yd | |
| Northern Beer Traders Limited | 113 Stockport Road, Marple | 190 yd | |
| Vaquero | 115 Stockport Road, Marple | 194 yd | |
| Two Suns Coffee | 112 Stockport Road, Marple | 216 yd | |
| Butterleys | 76 Stockport Road, Marple | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggies Bar Ltd | 54 Market Street, Marple | 361 yd | |
| No 42 | 42 Market Street, Marple | 373 yd | |
| Bevi | 24 Market Street, Marple | 385 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Marple | The Bulls Head, 23 Market Street | 406 yd | |
| The Marple Tavern | Cross Lane, Marple | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaaniya LTD | 123 Stockport Road, Marple | 185 yd | |
| Harlequin | 103 Stockport Road, Marple | 185 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 121 Stockport Road, Marple | 185 yd | |
| Marple Thai Kitchen | Richmond House, 109 Stockport Road | 190 yd | |
| Marple Pizza | 109C Stockport Road, Marple | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS | 151 Stockport Road, Marple | 242 yd | |
| Co-op Marple Church Street | 92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple | 356 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 7 Market Street, Marple | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 513 yd |
| Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| All Saints Primary School BRICKBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Marple Rugby Football Club WOODVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.