Church Lane is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 7AR 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 Church Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 7AU, SK6 7AT, SK6 7NN, SK6 7AA, SK6 7AY, SK6 7AH, SK6 7AD, SK6 7NW, SK6 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 7AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.4% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.6% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 24.3% | 44.9% | 20.6% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 23.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 22.7% | 14.2% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 46.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32% | 18.2% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 35.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.9% | 92.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane 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 -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Church Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-11-01 | £204,100 |
| 92 Church Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £937,500 | 2021-07-09 | £1,039,157 |
| 92 Church Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2021-07-07 | £27,711 |
| 92B Church Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-03-21 | £191,323 |
| 92A Church Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2019-03-21 | £658,303 |
SK6 7AR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 2out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Primary School Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,850 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 | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 3,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Table | 103 Church Lane, Marple | 58 yd | |
| Marple Methodist Community Cafe | Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane | 100 yd | |
| Baked By Leah | 35 Market Street, Marple | 102 yd | |
| Golden Plate | 4-6 Derby Way, Marple | 109 yd | |
| The Locks | 13-15 Derby Way, Marple | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggies Bar Ltd | 54 Market Street, Marple | 58 yd | |
| No 42 | 42 Market Street, Marple | 88 yd | |
| Marple & Mellor Conservative Club | 119 Church Lane, Marple | 100 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Marple | The Bulls Head, 23 Market Street | 102 yd | |
| Bevi | 24 Market Street, Marple | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margherita's | First Floor, 26 Market Street | 133 yd | |
| Panicos | 31 Stockport Road, Marple | 261 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 The Hollins, Marple | 265 yd | |
| Oriental Hut | 21 Stockport Road, Marple | 267 yd | |
| Gulshan | 10 Stockport Road, Marple | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Marple Church Street | 92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple | 20 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 7 Market Street, Marple | 102 yd | |
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS | 151 Stockport Road, Marple | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| All Saints Primary School BRICKBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 722 yd |
| Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE | health and fitness suite | 893 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.