Windlehurst Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK6 7EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	48.6%	0.9%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	52.3%	51.4%	-0.9%	49.0%	2.4%

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 7EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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	18%	24.6%	6.6%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.9%	58.6%	-5.3%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.8%	6.3%	-3.5%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.8%	8.9%	2.1%	6.1%	2.8%

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	49.4%	47.3%	-2.1%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	34.9%	32.3%	-2.6%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	10.8%	14.5%	3.7%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	3.7%	2.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	1.2%	2.0%

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.

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 43.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.7%	14.2%	0.5%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	5.3%	-10.3%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	13.2%	1.0%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	8.9%	3.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	12.1%	4.3%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	41.5%	43.2%	1.7%	33.8%	9.4%
Other	3.9%	3.2%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	96.3%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.9%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	100%	96.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	96.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	76.7%	16.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	5.5%	13.5%	-8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Windlehurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windlehurst 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 -50.9%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SK6 7EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Windlehurst Road are based on 282 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 Windlehurst Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 7EN

Average Price
£365,333

Semi-Detached
£329,279

Terraced
£382,254

Detached
£517,362

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£12,724

Estimated Average Property Prices for Windlehurst Road

Average Price
£448,357

Semi-Detached
£472,795

Terraced
£299,163

Detached
£547,784

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£214,059

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Windlehurst Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
224 Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2025-03-21	£406,606
226 Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-03-21	£293,374
266 Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-09-18	£392,578
228 Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-05-16	£302,644
266 Windlehurst Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£369,210	2022-02-11	£406,723

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 7EN

Employment

SK6 7EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SK6 7EN 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 7EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ	3out of 4	5,083 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Lane Primary School Andrew Lane , High Lane SK6 8JQ	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ	3out of 4	1,801 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookside Primary School Ashbourne Drive , High Lane SK6 8DB	3out of 4	2,114 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torkington Primary School Torkington Road , Hazel Grove SK7 6NR	3out of 4	2,239 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW	2out of 4	2,384 yd	Community school	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	2,770 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	2out of 4	4,789 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	4,986 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	4,994 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU	3out of 4	5,100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	521 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN	- not rated	1,757 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	2,660 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	3,683 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	4out of 4	4,012 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hawk Green Cricket Club	Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple	802 yd
Crown	The Crown, 1 Hawk Green Road	873 yd
Milly's Grill	Unit 38, Goyt Mill	990 yd
Tumble Jacks	Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane	992 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hawk Green Fryery	16 Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple		802 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marple Golf Club BARNSFOLD ROAD	golf	740 yd
Hawk Green Cricket Club UPPER HIBBERT LANE	grass pitches	754 yd
Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE	health and fitness suite	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

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	5.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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