Throstle Grove is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 6DU is located in the Marple North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Throstle Grove, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 6DY, SK6 6DX, SK6 7ND, SK6 6DT, SK6 7PZ, SK6 7AP, SK6 7PW, SK6 6EA, SK6 7PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 6DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 33.9% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 47.1% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 13.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 33.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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 | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Throstle Grove 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 -82.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Throstle Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-07-25 | £290,889 |
| 37 Throstle Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-01-12 | £278,124 |
| 21 Throstle Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-10-29 | £366,667 |
| 6 Throstle Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-09-20 | £301,092 |
| 24 Throstle Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-24 | £284,009 |
SK6 6DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacefield Primary School Cross Lane , Marple SK6 7PZ | - not rated | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dale Primary School Walton Drive , Off Dale Road SK6 6HB | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doodfield Primary School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Ridge High School Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,057 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 | 677 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glengarth Special School Station Road , Marple SK6 6AL | - not rated | 867 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Suns Coffee | 112 Stockport Road, Marple | 604 yd | |
| Art Of Siam | 105 Stockport Road, Marple | 616 yd | |
| Northern Beer Traders Limited | 113 Stockport Road, Marple | 627 yd | |
| Vaquero | 115 Stockport Road, Marple | 634 yd | |
| Butterleys | 76 Stockport Road, Marple | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marple Tavern | Cross Lane, Marple | 126 yd | |
| The Railway Marple Ltd | Railway Hotel, 223 Stockport Road | 459 yd | |
| Aggies Bar Ltd | 54 Market Street, Marple | 829 yd | |
| No 42 | 42 Market Street, Marple | 846 yd | |
| Bevi | 24 Market Street, Marple | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Bakery And Kitchen | 130 Stockport Road, Marple | 550 yd | |
| Marple Express | 136 Stockport Road, Marple | 550 yd | |
| Whittakers | 134 Stockport Road, Marple | 550 yd | |
| Dhaaniya LTD | 123 Stockport Road, Marple | 616 yd | |
| Harlequin | 103 Stockport Road, Marple | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS | 151 Stockport Road, Marple | 550 yd | |
| Co-op Marple Church Street | 92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple | 812 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 7 Market Street, Marple | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Marple Rugby Football Club WOODVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 769 yd |
| Marple Hall School HILL TOP DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.