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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%50.7%1.4% 51.0% -0.3%
Male50.7%49.3%-1.4% 49.0% 0.3%

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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.9%22.5%-0.4% 37.9% -15.4%
Married: Opposite sex64%65.6%1.6% 44.2% 21.4%
Separated2.7%1.1%-1.6% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced6.2%4.6%-1.6% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed4.1%6.3%2.2% 6.1% 0.2%

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 (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.7%56.1%-1.6% 48.4% 7.7%
Good health32%34.8%2.8% 33.6% 1.2%
Fair health8.4%6.3%-2.1% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health1.7%2.6%0.9% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.2%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 Levels12%12%0.0% 13.4% -1.4%
Apprenticeship2.4%2.8%0.4% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13%13%0.0% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar48.3%58.1%9.8% 33.8% 24.3%
Other2.1%1.8%-0.3% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese4.5%3.7%-0.8% 0.7% 3.0%
Indian3.9%6%2.1% 3.1% 2.9%
Pakistani4.5%3.1%-1.4% 2.7% 0.4%
Other Asian1.7%2.6%0.9% 1.6% 1.0%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian3.9%2%-1.9% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%0.3%-0.8% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%2.3%2.3% 0.8% 1.5%
White78.3%76.4%-1.9% 81.4% -5.0%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Other1.9%3.1%1.2% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.1%85.5%-0.6% 83.2% 2.3%
European Union0.8%0%-0.8% 6.1% -6.1%
Rest of Europe0.8%0%-0.8% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.8%1.4%0.6% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia11.1%12.8%1.7% 5.6% 7.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%86%0.2% 83.2% 2.8%
10+ Years0.6%12.6%12.0% 9.8% 2.8%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years3.3%0.3%-3.0% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years10%0.9%-9.1% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.1% 76.7% 16.4%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held5.4% 13.5% -8.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.9% 37.2% 7.7%
Christian40.3% 46.2% -5.9%
Hindu5.1% 1.7% 3.4%
Muslim3.1% 6.5% -3.4%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is Launceston Close Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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 2QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Launceston Close are based on 5 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 Launceston Close, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 2QR

Average Price
£608,906
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£608,906
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Launceston Close

Average Price
£611,876
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£611,876
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Launceston CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£310,0002012-11-07 £584,799
6 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£199,9502002-05-24 £611,123
3 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£135,0001999-08-06 £589,195
2 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£131,0001999-02-04 £616,119
4 Launceston Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£124,6001997-02-11 £658,144
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 2QR

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Retired86
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)11
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Unemployed5
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Education32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Human health and social work activities23
Transport and storage12
Information and communication12
Accommodation and food service activities10
Financial and insurance activities10
Other7
Construction7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 5,159 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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wild Things Soft Play CentreWild Things, Stockport Rugby Union Football Club934 yd
Bramhall Lane Lawn Tennis ClubRamsdale Road, Bramhall937 yd
Ladybrook Hotel18 Fir Road, Bramhall974 yd
NIKO'S FISH AND GRILL12 Fir Road, Bramhall974 yd
Bombay To Mumbai10 Fir Road, Bramhall974 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stockport Rugby Union Football ClubHeadlands Road, Bramhall934 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spice Room55 Dairyground Road, Bramhall365 yd
Dairyground Takeaway57 Dairyground Road, Bramhall365 yd
The Bramhall Golf Club LimitedBramhall Golf Club, Ladythorn Road708 yd
Sandwich Heaven2C Fir Road, Bramhall974 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Op59 Dairyground Road, Bramhall365 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Life Leisure Bramhall
Seal Road
artificial grass pitch, squash courts286 yd
Pownall Green Primary School
BRAMHALL LANE SOUTH
grass pitches572 yd
Stockport Rugby Union Football Club
Headlands Road
grass pitches784 yd
Bramhall Golf Club
LADYTHORN ROAD
golf831 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed46.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed62.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed62.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed8.9 Mbit/s

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