Launceston Close is in Bramhall, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 2QR is located in the Bramhall North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Launceston Close, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 2LN, SK7 2LL, SK7 2QP, SK7 2LT, SK7 2LS, SK7 2HU, SK7 2HG, SK7 2HQ, SK7 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 2QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% 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 | 22.9% | 22.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 65.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 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 (90.9%) 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 | 57.7% | 56.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2QR this area, 4.6% 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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 58.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 78.3% | 76.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 85.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 86% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.6% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.9% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Launceston Close 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 -5.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-11-07 | £584,799 |
| 6 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2002-05-24 | £611,123 |
| 3 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 1999-08-06 | £589,195 |
| 2 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 1999-02-04 | £616,119 |
| 4 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £124,600 | 1997-02-11 | £658,144 |
SK7 2QR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK7 2QR 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybrook Primary School Gleneagles Close , Seal Road SK7 2LT | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensgate Primary School Albany Road , SK7 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevill Road Infant School Nevill Road , Bramhall SK7 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 2,156 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 3,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Things Soft Play Centre | Wild Things, Stockport Rugby Union Football Club | 934 yd | |
| Bramhall Lane Lawn Tennis Club | Ramsdale Road, Bramhall | 937 yd | |
| Ladybrook Hotel | 18 Fir Road, Bramhall | 974 yd | |
| NIKO'S FISH AND GRILL | 12 Fir Road, Bramhall | 974 yd | |
| Bombay To Mumbai | 10 Fir Road, Bramhall | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club | Headlands Road, Bramhall | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Room | 55 Dairyground Road, Bramhall | 365 yd | |
| Dairyground Takeaway | 57 Dairyground Road, Bramhall | 365 yd | |
| The Bramhall Golf Club Limited | Bramhall Golf Club, Ladythorn Road | 708 yd | |
| Sandwich Heaven | 2C Fir Road, Bramhall | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 59 Dairyground Road, Bramhall | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Bramhall Seal Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 286 yd |
| Pownall Green Primary School BRAMHALL LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club Headlands Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Bramhall Golf Club LADYTHORN ROAD | golf | 831 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.