Oak Drive is in Bramhall, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 2AD 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 Oak Drive, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 1ET, SK7 1EX, SK8 7ER, SK7 2AA, SK8 7PX, SK7 1EU, SK7 1ES, SK7 2AR, SK8 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 2AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.4% | 2.6% | 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 vicinity of SK7 2AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 24.6% | 21.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 62.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 54.7% | 58.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2AD this area, 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 8.7% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 48.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97% | 94% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oak Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-06-18 | £667,313 |
| 15 Oak Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-14 | £1,052,948 |
| 34 Oak Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £868,000 | 2021-02-05 | £1,029,796 |
| 4 Oak Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-11-26 | £468,775 |
| 6 Oak Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2020-11-20 | £846,231 |
SK7 2AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 4out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hey Primary School Eskdale Avenue , Bramhall SK7 1DS | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,339 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 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,029 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,763 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 | 835 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 2,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Damson Tree | 66 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 282 yd | |
| Fords Lane Evangelical Church | Fords Evangelical Church, Fords Lane | 575 yd | |
| Duttons Bramhall | The New Victorian, Ack Lane East | 773 yd | |
| Long Bar & Kitchen | 8 Ack Lane East, Bramhall | 773 yd | |
| The Bubble Room Bar & Restaurant Limited | 2-4 Ack Lane East, Bramhall | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 90 Ravenoak Road | 865 yd | |
| Nook & Broom Bramhall Also T/a Chik Box, Locked And Loaded, K-Town Chicken | 9 - 11 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 940 yd | |
| Grove Lane Baptist Church | Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme | 981 yd | |
| The Crown & Conspirator Bramhall Ltd | 26 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Fish & Chips | 193 Moss Lane, Bramhall | 837 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 26 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 845 yd | |
| Amigo | 16 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 845 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 3 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 955 yd | |
| Bramhall Grill | 32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra | 70 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 282 yd | |
| Shell Bramhall Service Station | Shell Bramhall, 17 Ack Lane East | 778 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 14 Woodford Road, Bramhall | 1,014 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 10 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Hulme WOODS LANE | squash courts | 698 yd |
| Woods Lane WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme High School WOODS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Moss Hey Primary School ESKDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bramhall) 14-15 14-15 THE BRAMHALL CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Mission Hall VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD HULME HALL ROAD | 1,035 yd | |
| Thorn Grove Primary School WOODSTOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.