Ash Street is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 4EQ is located in the Hazel Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 4EG, SK7 4EF, SK7 4EH, SK7 4EJ, SK7 4EB, SK7 4EE, SK7 4DJ, SK7 4HA, SK7 4HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK7 4EQ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 46.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK7 4EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 42.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 37.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 38% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 39.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.3% | 91.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.1% | 89.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hazel Grove 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ash Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2021-01-28 | £243,872 |
| 7 Ash Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-11-03 | £215,247 |
| 15 Ash Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-03-21 | £279,521 |
| 5 Ash Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-06-27 | £174,981 |
| 13 Ash Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-03-26 | £298,991 |
SK7 4EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Primary School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Moor Infant School Southwood Road , Great Moor SK2 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Cafe | Former, 2-3 Lyme Street | 112 yd | |
| The Jack's | 69 London Road, Hazel Grove | 135 yd | |
| Gnammy Italy | 157 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd | |
| Telve Cafe & Bistro | 121-123 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 117-119 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Coach | 120 London Road, Hazel Grove | 112 yd | |
| Mee Thyme | 165 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd | |
| Grove Ale House | 145 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd | |
| The Anchor | Anchor Inn, 62 London Road | 194 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 201 London Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Shomenoes | 115 London Road, Hazel Grove | 109 yd | |
| Dejeuner | 160 London Road, Hazel Grove | 112 yd | |
| PHATTIEZ | 150 London Road, Hazel Grove | 112 yd | |
| New York | 73 London Road, Hazel Grove | 135 yd | |
| Halo | 109 London Road, Hazel Grove | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 114 London Road, Hazel Grove | 74 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 1 London Road | 291 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Commercial Road | 364 yd | |
| McColls | 69 Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Recreation Ground NEVILLE STREET | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Body Fitnesse (Closed) Unit 15B Unit 15B Bramhall Moor Lane | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Hazel Grove Cricket Club | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Chester Road Playing Fields LONGMEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Norbury Cricket And Lacrosse Club Longmead Avenue | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| St Simon'S Catholic Primary School BOSDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| St Peters Catholic Primary School CARISBROOKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Great Moor Park Norwood Road | grass pitches | 1,032 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.