Railway Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.5%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	45.6%	48.5%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	22.1%	30.3%	8.2%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	51.9%	-8.5%	44.2%	7.7%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.8%	7.8%	0.0%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	8.8%	7.8%	-1.0%	6.1%	1.7%

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	47.1%	45.1%	-2.0%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	38%	34.5%	-3.5%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	11.8%	16.3%	4.5%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	2.7%	3%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 6HU this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.9%	8.5%	-10.4%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	6%	-3.2%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	11.1%	-4.1%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	8.1%	2.6%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	19.6%	11.3%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	40.1%	42.6%	2.5%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.9%	97.3%	-1.6%	81.4%	15.9%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	96.6%	96.6%	0.0%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	96.2%	0.8%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	60.6%	46.2%	14.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Railway Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

🔎 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. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SK6 6HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Railway Road are based on 4 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 Railway Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 6HU

Average Price
£531,453

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£471,471

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£591,434

Estimated Average Property Prices for Railway Road

Average Price
£619,656

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£607,348

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£631,963

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Railway Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Railway Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2017-08-14	£465,492
Build Centre Stockport Railway Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£415,000	2016-05-06	£599,640
Build Centre Stockport Railway Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£400,000	2013-11-01	£664,286
Build Centre Stockport Railway Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2003-11-12	£749,203

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 6HU

Employment

SK6 6HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6HU 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	76
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW	2out of 4	412 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood Primary School Turnstone Road , Offerton SK2 5XU	3out of 4	1,762 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU	4out of 4	2,093 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR	4out of 4	2,168 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	705 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	2,775 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	2,815 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	4,378 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	2out of 4	5,100 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH	- not rated	4,799 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1,038 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	1,657 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	2,344 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	4out of 4	2,818 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	2,938 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
Marple Cricket & Squash Club	Marple Cricket And Squash Club, Bowden Lane	474 yd
Two Suns Coffee	112 Stockport Road, Marple	672 yd
Art Of Siam	105 Stockport Road, Marple	714 yd
Butterleys	76 Stockport Road, Marple	718 yd
Northern Beer Traders Limited	113 Stockport Road, Marple	727 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Railway Marple Ltd	Railway Hotel, 223 Stockport Road	113 yd
The Marple Tavern	Cross Lane, Marple	487 yd
Aggies Bar Ltd	54 Market Street, Marple	1,024 yd
No 42	42 Market Street, Marple	1,031 yd
Bevi	24 Market Street, Marple	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunshine Bakery And Kitchen	130 Stockport Road, Marple	586 yd
Marple Express	136 Stockport Road, Marple	586 yd
Whittakers	134 Stockport Road, Marple	586 yd
Dhaaniya LTD	123 Stockport Road, Marple	714 yd
Harlequin	103 Stockport Road, Marple	714 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS	151 Stockport Road, Marple	586 yd
Co-op Marple Church Street	92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple	1,024 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	7 Market Street, Marple	1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	327 yd
Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane	grass pitches	542 yd
Marple Rugby Football Club WOODVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	617 yd
Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE	grass pitches, squash courts	676 yd
Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE	grass pitches	783 yd
Marple Hall School HILL TOP DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	817 yd
Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	898 yd
Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	970 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%

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