Edwards Way, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK6 7PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	51.6%	-3.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	45%	48.4%	3.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 7PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	20.5%	25.9%	5.4%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	54.2%	3.2%	44.2%	10.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.5%	9.1%	-1.4%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	16.2%	7.7%	-8.5%	6.1%	1.6%

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	32.6%	47.4%	14.8%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	34.9%	31.5%	-3.4%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	19%	14.3%	-4.7%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	9.7%	5%	-4.7%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	3.9%	1.9%	-2.0%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29%	17.4%	-11.6%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	9.1%	-1.9%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	12.1%	0.7%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.4%	1.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	22.1%	12.1%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	26.7%	30.2%	3.5%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	7.1%	2.7%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Pakistani	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.5%	97.4%	0.9%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.5%	95.3%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
British Overseas	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	95%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Edwards Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwards Way 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 -10.8%.

🔎 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 7PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Edwards Way are based on 44 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 Edwards Way, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK6 7PX

Average Price
£219,285

Semi-Detached
£233,798

Terraced
£206,030

Detached
£252,767

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edwards Way

Average Price
£235,198

Semi-Detached
£255,472

Terraced
£202,469

Detached
£266,557

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£84,337

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edwards WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Edwards Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-03-19	£217,475
17 Edwards Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£252,525	2022-09-29	£263,297
20 Edwards Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£211,332	2022-05-31	£234,415
5 Edwards Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-04-20	£263,030
7 Edwards Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2019-02-05	£220,501

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK6 7PX

Employment

SK6 7PX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	83
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Manufacturing	7
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

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	652 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Brickbridge Road , Marple SK6 7BQ	3out of 4	793 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ludworth Primary School Ludworth Primary School , Lower Fold SK6 5DU	4out of 4	1,880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lowry Drive , Marple Bridge SK6 5BR	4out of 4	1,897 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mellor Primary School Knowle Road , Mellor SK6 5PL	3out of 4	2,206 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	1,459 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU	3out of 4	3,544 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	3,589 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	4,959 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	2out of 4	5,356 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH	- not rated	5,437 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	295 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	1,246 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	1,655 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	4out of 4	3,437 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	3,661 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	Distance
Hatters Arms	81 Church Lane, Marple	300 yd
Art Of Siam	105 Stockport Road, Marple	382 yd
Northern Beer Traders Limited	113 Stockport Road, Marple	384 yd
Vaquero	115 Stockport Road, Marple	384 yd
Kiki's Marple	99 Stockport Road, Marple	392 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aggies Bar Ltd	54 Market Street, Marple	379 yd
The Marple Tavern	Cross Lane, Marple	382 yd
No 42	42 Market Street, Marple	405 yd
Marple & Mellor Conservative Club	119 Church Lane, Marple	425 yd
Bevi	24 Market Street, Marple	430 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dhaaniya LTD	123 Stockport Road, Marple	382 yd
Harlequin	103 Stockport Road, Marple	382 yd
Lucky Star	121 Stockport Road, Marple	382 yd
Marple Thai Kitchen	Richmond House, 109 Stockport Road	383 yd
Marple Pizza	109C Stockport Road, Marple	384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Marple Church Street	92 - 94 Church Lane, Marple	348 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	7 Market Street, Marple	436 yd
Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS	151 Stockport Road, Marple	453 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marple Sixth Form College BUXTON LANE	grass pitches	192 yd
Marple Sixth Form College (Closed) Hibbert Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	195 yd
Peacefield Primary School (Closed) Cross Lane	grass pitches	344 yd
Life Leisure Marple Stockport Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	408 yd
All Saints Primary School BRICKBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	684 yd
Rose Hill Primary School ELMFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	722 yd
Marple Sports Club BOWDEN LANE	grass pitches, squash courts	724 yd
Marple Rugby Football Club WOODVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	770 yd
Holben'S Health Club GOYT MILL GOYT MILL UPPER HIBBERT LANE	health and fitness suite	872 yd
Marple Recreation Ground (Closed) Strines Road	grass pitches	889 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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