Waterside is in Marple, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK6 7LY 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 Waterside, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK6 7LZ, SK6 7BB, SK6 7LS, SK6 7BD, SK6 7LF, SK6 7BA, SK6 7LU, SK6 7AY, SK6 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK6 7LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.9% | 32.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 42% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 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 | 43% | 44.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 27% | 21.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 97.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterside was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2140.0% higher than the Marple North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Waterside has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Marple North and the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Waterside, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-31 | £466,647 |
| 22 Waterside, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-08-18 | £630,424 |
| 22 Waterside, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-04-02 | £648,725 |
| 24 Waterside, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2013-01-29 | £732,273 |
| 26 Waterside, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2012-03-30 | £490,038 |
SK6 7LY 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 7LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 218 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacefield Primary School Cross Lane , Marple SK6 7PZ | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Elmfield Drive , SK6 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doodfield Primary School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dale Primary School Walton Drive , Off Dale Road SK6 6HB | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall High School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 4,107 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 | 315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glengarth Special School Station Road , Marple SK6 6AL | - not rated | 734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Preparatory School Hollins Lane , Marple Bridge SK6 5BB | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Methodist Community Cafe | Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane | 205 yd | |
| The Fishermans Table | 103 Church Lane, Marple | 270 yd | |
| Baked By Leah | 35 Market Street, Marple | 360 yd | |
| Red Pepper Cafe Bar | 58 Market Street, Marple | 392 yd | |
| All Things Nice | 48-50 Market Street, Marple | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple & Mellor Conservative Club | 119 Church Lane, Marple | 205 yd | |
| Aggies Bar Ltd | 54 Market Street, Marple | 345 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Marple | The Bulls Head, 23 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| No 42 | 42 Market Street, Marple | 367 yd | |
| Bevi | 24 Market Street, Marple | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margherita's | First Floor, 26 Market Street | 400 yd | |
| Panicos | 31 Stockport Road, Marple | 461 yd | |
| Oriental Hut | 21 Stockport Road, Marple | 464 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 The Hollins, Marple | 506 yd | |
| Gulshan | 10 Stockport Road, Marple | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Marple Church Street | 92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple | 312 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 7 Market Street, Marple | 360 yd | |
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS | 151 Stockport Road, Marple | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School BRICKBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Hawk Green Cricket Club UPPER HIBBERT LANE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,016 yd |
| Marple Golf Club BARNSFOLD ROAD | golf | 1,049 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.