Overview of SK6 6LX

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Fairview Close is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 6LX 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 Fairview Close, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SK6 6LY, SK6 6LU, SK6 6LP, SK6 6LW, SK6 6LN, SK6 6LR, SK6 6LZ, SK6 6LL, SK6 6AJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 6LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.7%50.5%-2.2% 51.0% -0.5%
Male47.3%49.5%2.2% 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 6LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single12.9%21.1%8.2% 37.9% -16.8%
Married: Opposite sex66.7%59.9%-6.8% 44.2% 15.7%
Separated0.4%1.8%1.4% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced9.3%7.9%-1.4% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed10.7%9.3%-1.4% 6.1% 3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.1%49.5%7.4% 48.4% 1.1%
Good health37.7%36.6%-1.1% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health16.8%10.4%-6.4% 12.7% -2.3%
Bad health3.3%2.9%-0.4% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0%0.7%0.7% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20%16.7%-3.3% 18.2% -1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%7%-3.2% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.7%11.8%-2.9% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship7.1%7.5%0.4% 5.3% 2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.9%15.4%2.5% 16.9% -1.5%
Degree or Similar29.3%38.2%8.9% 33.8% 4.4%
Other5.8%3.5%-2.3% 2.8% 0.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0.4%1.4%1.0% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian0.7%0.4%-0.3% 1.6% -1.2%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other1.1%0.7%-0.4% 0.8% -0.1%
White97.4%96.8%-0.6% 81.4% 15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.7%94.6%-2.1% 83.2% 11.4%
European Union0%1.8%1.8% 6.1% -4.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia1.5%0.7%-0.8% 5.6% -4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%2.5%0.7% 1.3% 1.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.3%94.6%-1.7% 83.2% 11.4%
10+ Years2.6%2.9%0.3% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0%0.4%0.4% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years0%2.2%2.2% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years1.1%0%-1.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.5% 76.7% 8.8%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held10.5% 13.5% -3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.4% 37.2% -8.8%
Christian66.2% 46.2% 20.0%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim1.4% 6.5% -5.1%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Fairview Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairview Close 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 -22.7%.



🔎 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 6LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairview Close are based on 16 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 Fairview Close, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 6LX

Average Price
£450,106
Semi-Detached
£450,490
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£447,421
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairview Close

Average Price
£435,496
Semi-Detached
£434,555
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£449,603
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairview CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Fairview Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£465,0002025-07-25 £467,233
3 Fairview Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£440,0002024-04-29 £471,557
5 Fairview Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£377,5002024-04-22 £404,575
8 Fairview Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£335,0002019-01-25 £461,673
3 Fairview Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£270,0002018-05-01 £386,347
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 6LX

Employment

SK6 6LX 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 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired72
Full-Time Employee71
Part-Time Employee42
Self-Employed17
Student (economically inactive)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Looking after home or family5
Other2
Unemployed2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Education13
Manufacturing12
Construction9
Financial and insurance activities7
Other6
Information and communication6
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities4

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rose Hill Primary School
Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW
2out of 4 360 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ
3out of 4 1,081 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Ludworth Primary School
Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU
4out of 4 1,330 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR
4out of 4 1,398 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mellor Primary School
Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL
3out of 4 2,121 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 1,410 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU
3out of 4 3,149 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 3,221 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stockport School
Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW
3out of 4 5,137 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road , Gee Cross SK14 5NJ
3out of 4 5,308 yd Community school 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 770 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School
34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB
- not rated 910 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Windlehurst School
Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ
3out of 4 2,334 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lisburne School
Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB
4out of 4 3,570 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Castle Hill High School
The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS
4out of 4 3,616 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Two Suns Coffee112 Stockport Road, Marple314 yd
Butterleys76 Stockport Road, Marple322 yd
Art Of Siam105 Stockport Road, Marple357 yd
Marple Cricket & Squash ClubMarple Cricket And Squash Club, Bowden Lane358 yd
Northern Beer Traders Limited113 Stockport Road, Marple358 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bevi24 Market Street, Marple591 yd
Navigation Inn9 Stockport Road, Marple608 yd
No 4242 Market Street, Marple612 yd
The Bulls Head MarpleThe Bulls Head, 23 Market Street624 yd
Aggies Bar Ltd54 Market Street, Marple631 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sunshine Bakery And Kitchen130 Stockport Road, Marple311 yd
Marple Express136 Stockport Road, Marple311 yd
Whittakers134 Stockport Road, Marple311 yd
Sushi Haus118B Stockport Road, Marple322 yd
Dhaaniya LTD123 Stockport Road, Marple357 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS151 Stockport Road, Marple311 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods7 Market Street, Marple624 yd
Co-op Marple Church Street92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple667 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Marple Sports Club
BOWDEN LANE
grass pitches, squash courts101 yd
Life Leisure Marple
Stockport Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool444 yd
Rose Hill Primary School
ELMFIELD DRIVE
grass pitches455 yd
Marple Sixth Form College (Closed)
Hibbert Lane
grass pitches, health and fitness suite809 yd
Marple Recreation Ground (Closed)
Strines Road
grass pitches814 yd
Peacefield Primary School (Closed)
Cross Lane
grass pitches852 yd
Marple Sixth Form College
BUXTON LANE
grass pitches900 yd
All Saints Primary School
BRICKBRIDGE ROAD
grass pitches996 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed144.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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