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Farndon Avenue is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 4LJ 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 Farndon Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SK7 4LL, SK7 4LN, SK7 4LW, SK7 4ND, SK7 4LF, SK7 4LR, SK7 4LP, SK7 4LU, SK7 4LE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.4%51.4%2.0% 51.0% 0.4%
Male50.6%48.6%-2.0% 49.0% -0.4%

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 area around SK7 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.3%48.1%4.8% 37.9% 10.2%
Married: Opposite sex37.5%33.6%-3.9% 44.2% -10.6%
Separated1.3%2.1%0.8% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced11.1%11.1%0.0% 9.1% 2.0%
Widowed6.8%5.2%-1.6% 6.1% -0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.3%43.9%2.6% 48.4% -4.5%
Good health37%35.2%-1.8% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health14.4%14.9%0.5% 12.7% 2.2%
Bad health4.8%4.2%-0.6% 4.0% 0.2%
Very bad health2.5%1.8%-0.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.7%22.8%-2.9% 18.2% 4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.6%10.9%-7.7% 9.6% 1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.3%16.1%-1.2% 13.4% 2.7%
Apprenticeship5.2%5.6%0.4% 5.3% 0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13%18.2%5.2% 16.9% 1.3%
Degree or Similar14.7%25.3%10.6% 33.8% -8.5%
Other5.5%1.1%-4.4% 2.8% -1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%1.3%0.0% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese3%2.1%-0.9% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian1%1%0.0% 3.1% -2.1%
Pakistani3.8%3.7%-0.1% 2.7% 1.0%
Other Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%3.7%3.4% 2.5% 1.2%
Black Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.8%-0.2% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.8% 0.0%
White86.1%82.7%-3.4% 81.4% 1.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.8%3.1%2.3% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% 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 Kingdom92.4%83.8%-8.6% 83.2% 0.6%
European Union1.5%4.4%2.9% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0.5%3.7%3.2% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia4.5%7.8%3.3% 5.6% 2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.2%83.8%-8.4% 83.2% 0.6%
10+ Years0.5%9.4%8.9% 9.8% -0.4%
5-10 Years0%3.1%3.1% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years2.8%1.3%-1.5% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years4.5%2.3%-2.2% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.9% 76.7% -3.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia3.6% 1.2% 2.4%
No passport held17.4% 13.5% 3.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion51.8% 37.2% 14.6%
Christian35.9% 46.2% -10.3%
Muslim6.3% 6.5% -0.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Farndon Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farndon Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SK7 4LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farndon Avenue are based on 65 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 Farndon Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 4LJ

Average Price
£221,840
Semi-Detached
£234,522
Terraced
£207,346
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farndon Avenue

Average Price
£217,556
Semi-Detached
£220,110
Terraced
£215,228
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farndon AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Farndon Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£270,0002024-10-22 £270,000
65 Farndon Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£234,0002023-01-31 £239,616
3 Farndon Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£216,5002022-10-19 £217,776
11 Farndon Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002022-08-31 £256,743
67 Farndon Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002022-06-17 £202,245
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 4LJ

Employment

SK7 4LJ 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 student residents living in SK7 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired41
Part-Time Employee35
Looking after home or family28
Student (economically inactive)23
Self-Employed21
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Other7
Unemployed6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles47
Human health and social work activities29
Manufacturing25
Administrative and support service activities21
Accommodation and food service activities17
Construction14
Transport and storage11
Financial and insurance activities10
Education10
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ
4out of 4 4,688 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lark Hill Nursery School
Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH
4out of 4 5,065 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH
3out of 4 310 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazel Grove Primary School
Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH
3out of 4 560 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dial Park Primary School
Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB
3out of 4 1,043 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Warren Wood Primary School
Turnstone Road , Offerton SK2 5XU
3out of 4 1,307 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Torkington Primary School
Torkington Road , Hazel Grove SK7 6NR
3out of 4 1,346 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockport School
Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW
3out of 4 1,834 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX
2out of 4 2,316 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marple Hall School
Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB
3out of 4 2,441 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Werneth School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX
- not rated 3,343 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU
3out of 4 3,446 yd Voluntary aided 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 2,500 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lisburne School
Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB
4out of 4 1,060 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Castle Hill High School
The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS
4out of 4 1,929 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road , SK2 7AF
- not rated 1,949 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Norbury Court School
London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ
- not rated 2,626 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA
- not rated 3,180 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
Fresh Sandwich Shop6 Hazelwood Road, Hazel Grove243 yd
Hazel Grove Methodist Sunday SchoolHazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street639 yd
Pure Cocoa Fine Chocolates2A Commercial Road, Hazel Grove763 yd
Napoli CafeFormer, 2-3 Lyme Street829 yd
The Jack's69 London Road, Hazel Grove834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis ClubHazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club, Douglas Road635 yd
Mee Thyme165 London Road, Hazel Grove841 yd
Grove Ale House145 London Road, Hazel Grove841 yd
O'Hare's Bar And Restaurant251 London Road, Hazel Grove848 yd
The Horse & JockeyHorse And Jockey, 201 London Road853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wang's Garden8 Hazelwood Road, Hazel Grove243 yd
Eat My Buns6 Fulmar Drive, Offerton809 yd
New York73 London Road, Hazel Grove834 yd
Pizza Shomenoes115 London Road, Hazel Grove836 yd
Fish Fry219 London Road, Hazel Grove836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsMarks & Spencer Simply Food, Commercial Road575 yd
The Co-Operative FoodCooperative Supermarket, 4 Fulmar Drive744 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarket, 1 London Road888 yd
Asda114 London Road, Hazel Grove903 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Simon'S Catholic Primary School
BOSDEN AVENUE
grass pitches299 yd
St Stephens Primary School (Closed)
Kingfisher Road
grass pitches504 yd
Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club
Douglas Road
tennis courts710 yd
Green Lane Recreation Ground
NEVILLE STREET
grass pitches1,073 yd
Offerton Hall Primary School (Closed)
Half Moon Lane
grass pitches1,083 yd
Dial Park Primary School
HALF MOON LANE
grass pitches1,084 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

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 speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed100.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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