Clifton Drive is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 6PP 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 Clifton Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 6LS, SK6 6LD, SK6 6QF, SK6 6PW, SK6 6LR, SK6 6QE, SK6 6XN, SK6 6PU, SK6 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 6PP 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 | 48.2% | 51.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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 | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72% | 70.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 49.6% | 55.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 27.3% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SK6 6PP this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 6.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 55.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.6% | 95.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 Clifton Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £794,000 | 2023-07-27 | £853,085 |
| 15 Clifton Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-08-24 | £704,286 |
| 4 Clifton Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-06-30 | £901,688 |
| 14 Clifton Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-08-04 | £807,292 |
| 19 Clifton Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2020-08-04 | £791,146 |
SK6 6PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dale Primary School Walton Drive , Off Dale Road SK6 6HB | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacefield Primary School Cross Lane , Marple SK6 7PZ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 3,001 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 | 1,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengarth Special School Station Road , Marple SK6 6AL | - not rated | 616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Choices School Bongs House , Bongs Road SK2 5HB | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Cricket & Squash Club | Marple Cricket And Squash Club, Bowden Lane | 443 yd | |
| Two Suns Coffee | 112 Stockport Road, Marple | 679 yd | |
| Butterleys | 76 Stockport Road, Marple | 695 yd | |
| Art Of Siam | 105 Stockport Road, Marple | 728 yd | |
| Northern Beer Traders Limited | 113 Stockport Road, Marple | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Inn | 9 Stockport Road, Marple | 944 yd | |
| Bevi | 24 Market Street, Marple | 956 yd | |
| The Railway Marple Ltd | Railway Hotel, 223 Stockport Road | 966 yd | |
| No 42 | 42 Market Street, Marple | 980 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Marple | The Bulls Head, 23 Market Street | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Bakery And Kitchen | 130 Stockport Road, Marple | 652 yd | |
| Marple Express | 136 Stockport Road, Marple | 652 yd | |
| Whittakers | 134 Stockport Road, Marple | 652 yd | |
| Sushi Haus | 118B Stockport Road, Marple | 695 yd | |
| Golden Flower | 17A Hollins Lane, Marple | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS | 151 Stockport Road, Marple | 652 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 7 Market Street, Marple | 989 yd | |
| Co-op Marple Church Street | 92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 377 yd |
| Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Brabyns Park IRON BRIDGE COTTAGE IRON BRIDGE COTTAGE | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.