Laneside Drive is in Bramhall, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 3AR is located in the Norbury & Woodsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laneside Drive, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 5LS, SK7 3AS, SK7 5LR, SK7 5QU, SK7 5QT, SK7 5LP, SK7 3AW, SK7 5QX, SK7 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK7 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 23.5% | 21.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 61.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 51.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3AR 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 45.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 84.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.1% | 87.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laneside Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Norbury & Woodsmoor 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 -10.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Laneside Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-01-31 | £632,367 |
| 16 Laneside Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-05-26 | £589,330 |
| 33 Laneside Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2021-06-25 | £581,087 |
| 31 Laneside Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2021-06-04 | £503,092 |
| 29A Laneside Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-02-09 | £706,389 |
SK7 3AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3AR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK7 3AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,301 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 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevill Road Infant School Nevill Road , Bramhall SK7 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevill Road Junior School Nevill Road , Bramhall SK7 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Green Primary School Bramhall Lane South , Bramhall SK7 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 3,246 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 | 379 yd | |
| Copper Lounge | 2-3 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 658 yd | |
| Eurest Foodservice | The Adidas Centre, Pepper Road | 782 yd | |
| Ladybrook Hotel | 18 Fir Road, Bramhall | 804 yd | |
| NIKO'S FISH AND GRILL | 12 Fir Road, Bramhall | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club | Headlands Road, Bramhall | 379 yd | |
| The Shady Oak | Redford Drive, Bramhall | 604 yd | |
| Brookdale Club Ltd | Bridge Lane, Bramhall | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Heaven | 14A Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 629 yd | |
| The Dorchester | 1 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 658 yd | |
| Wok Ever | 8 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 658 yd | |
| Sandwich Heaven | 2C Fir Road, Bramhall | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Hazel Grove Jacksons Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club Headlands Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Life Leisure Bramhall Seal Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 896 yd |
| Stockport Trinity Cricket Club TRINITY CRICKET CLUB TRINITY CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Stockport Georgians Cricket Club STOCKPORT GEORGIANS CRICKET CLUB STOCKPORT GEORGIANS CRICKET CLUB CROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Hazel Grove Sports Centre JACKSONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,052 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.