Northcote Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 2HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	47.3%	49%	1.7%	49.0%	0.0%

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 SK7 2HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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	16.2%	15.8%	-0.4%	37.9%	-22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	70.8%	64.3%	-6.5%	44.2%	20.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	7.9%	14.7%	6.8%	6.1%	8.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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	47.9%	56.1%	8.2%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	35.8%	29.9%	-5.9%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	13.6%	8.1%	-5.5%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	2.1%	4.2%	2.1%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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 53.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.3%	11.4%	2.1%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	4.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	-4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	10.6%	-5.9%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	13.9%	4.6%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	50.2%	53.5%	3.3%	33.8%	19.7%
Other	2.4%	2.6%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	4.2%	3.9%	-0.3%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.9%	92.6%	0.7%	81.4%	11.2%
Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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%	92.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	3%	0.3%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	92.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.9%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Northcote Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road 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 -26.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SK7 2HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Northcote Road are based on 34 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 Northcote Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 2HJ

Average Price
£656,820

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£483,522

Detached
£743,469

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northcote Road

Average Price
£802,925

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£488,637

Detached
£812,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northcote Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Northcote Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£795,000	2025-08-22	£792,691
8 Northcote Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£311,500	2017-02-07	£488,637
16 Northcote Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£581,000	2016-06-30	£905,340
14 Northcote Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£303,000	2008-12-12	£588,849
16 Northcote Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£184,500	2000-07-17	£709,086

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 2HJ

Employment

SK7 2HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 SK7 2HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Information and communication	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	4out of 4	5,310 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB	4out of 4	265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladybrook Primary School Gleneagles Close , Seal Road SK7 2LT	4out of 4	620 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queensgate Primary School Albany Road , SK7 1NE	4out of 4	1,404 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ	3out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ	4out of 4	1,575 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	2out of 4	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	2out of 4	1,991 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY	4out of 4	2,020 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ	3out of 4	2,876 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	3,789 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,020 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School
Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH	- not rated	4,192 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN	4out of 4	1,714 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF	- not rated	2,638 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU	- not rated	2,827 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	3,157 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF	- not rated	3,503 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bramhall School Of Dancing	Bramhall Village Club, 2 Melbourne Road	644 yd
Trunk Lounge	38-40 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	711 yd
Bramhall Lane Lawn Tennis Club	Ramsdale Road, Bramhall	764 yd
Cafe Valentino	22 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	786 yd
Duttons Bramhall	The New Victorian, Ack Lane East	790 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown & Conspirator Bramhall Ltd	26 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	797 yd
Nook & Broom Bramhall Also T/a Chik Box, Locked And Loaded, K-Town Chicken	9 - 11 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	823 yd
Bramhall Queensgate Sports Club	Queensgate Sports Club, Queensgate	1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bramhall Golf Club Limited	Bramhall Golf Club, Ladythorn Road	333 yd
Spice Room	55 Dairyground Road, Bramhall	416 yd
Dairyground Takeaway	57 Dairyground Road, Bramhall	416 yd
Bramhall Grill	32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	711 yd
Bramhall Grill Ltd	32 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall	711 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op	59 Dairyground Road, Bramhall	416 yd
Sainsbury's	8 The Bramhall Centre, Bramhall Lane South	834 yd
Shell Bramhall Service Station	Shell Bramhall, 17 Ack Lane East	867 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd	14 Woodford Road, Bramhall	902 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pownall Green Primary School BRAMHALL LANE SOUTH	grass pitches	350 yd
Life Leisure Bramhall Seal Road	artificial grass pitch, squash courts	661 yd
Bramhall Golf Club LADYTHORN ROAD	golf	672 yd
Mountfield Rovers Jfc Lumb Lane	grass pitches	699 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bramhall) 14-15 14-15 THE BRAMHALL CENTRE	health and fitness suite	822 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	63 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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