Ashley Drive is in Bramhall, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 1EW is located in the Bramhall South & Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Drive, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 1DQ, SK7 1EF, SK7 1EE, SK7 2BQ, SK7 1EP, SK7 1BQ, SK7 1DH, SK7 1DE, SK7 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK7 1EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 SK7 1EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 20.6% | 24.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 59.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 5.4% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.2% | 60.4% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 29.5% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 SK7 1EW this area, 6.8% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 3.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 55.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 90% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.3% | 91.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bramhall North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ashley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-21 | £428,346 |
| 10 Ashley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-09-16 | £447,428 |
| 29 Ashley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-06-28 | £424,535 |
| 4 Ashley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-07-28 | £411,475 |
| 8 Ashley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-24 | £401,058 |
SK7 1EW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SK7 1EW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hey Primary School Eskdale Avenue , Bramhall SK7 1DS | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fords Lane Evangelical Church | Fords Evangelical Church, Fords Lane | 74 yd | |
| Piccolino | 207 Moss Lane, Bramhall | 373 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd @ Moss Hey Primary School | Moss Hey Primary School, Eskdale Avenue | 423 yd | |
| Amans Bramhall | 222 Moss Lane, Bramhall | 427 yd | |
| Simply Books (Books/Stationers) | 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nook & Broom Bramhall Also T/a Chik Box, Locked And Loaded, K-Town Chicken | 9 - 11 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 549 yd | |
| The Crown & Conspirator Bramhall Ltd | 26 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 597 yd | |
| Bramhall Queensgate Sports Club | Queensgate Sports Club, Queensgate | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Fish & Chips | 193 Moss Lane, Bramhall | 373 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 3 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 555 yd | |
| Shaam Restaurant | 1 Woodford Road, Bramhall | 585 yd | |
| Bramhall Grill | 32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 630 yd | |
| Bramhall Grill Ltd | 32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Bramhall Service Station | Shell Bramhall, 17 Ack Lane East | 425 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South | 501 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 14 Woodford Road, Bramhall | 576 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 70 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Hey Primary School ESKDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bramhall) 14-15 14-15 THE BRAMHALL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Mountfield Rovers Jfc Lumb Lane | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Woodford Recreation Ground REGENT CLOSE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.