Beech Avenue is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 4QP 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 Beech Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 4PP, SK7 4QW, SK7 4PR, SK7 4JF, SK7 4PS, SK7 4PL, SK7 4JE, SK7 4JG, SK7 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 4QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 37.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 18% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 33.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.3% | 20.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 91.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 93.7% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 93.7% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech 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 -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Beech Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,200 | 2025-09-19 | £315,200 |
| 27 Beech Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-08-13 | £293,504 |
| 7 Beech Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-02 | £297,812 |
| 8 Beech Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-22 | £208,986 |
| 30 Beech Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-03-20 | £281,126 |
SK7 4QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,330 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 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torkington Primary School Torkington Road , Hazel Grove SK7 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 2,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 3,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebabish Stockport | 271 London Road, Hazel Grove | 163 yd | |
| MaMe's Noodle Limited | White Hart House, 259 London Road | 165 yd | |
| Jack's | 257 London Road, Hazel Grove | 165 yd | |
| The Huntsman Steakhouse | Former White Hart, 259 London Road | 165 yd | |
| KFC Hazel Grove | 258 London Road, Hazel Grove | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry 301 | 301-305 London Road, Hazel Grove | 116 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Lounge | 281 London Road, Hazel Grove | 120 yd | |
| Bullock Smithy (Hazel Grove) | 341 London Road, Hazel Grove | 120 yd | |
| O'Hare's Bar And Restaurant | 251 London Road, Hazel Grove | 163 yd | |
| Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis Club | Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club, Douglas Road | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprino's Pizza Hazel Grove | 319 London Road, Hazel Grove | 131 yd | |
| Fish Fry | 219 London Road, Hazel Grove | 281 yd | |
| Cheeky Chen's | 208 London Road, Hazel Grove | 314 yd | |
| Burger Vault | Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate | 383 yd | |
| Royal Nawaab | Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Commercial Road | 573 yd | |
| Asda | 114 London Road, Hazel Grove | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 1 London Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road | tennis courts | 110 yd |
| St Simon'S Catholic Primary School BOSDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Hazel Grove Cricket Club | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Chester Road Playing Fields LONGMEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Green Lane Recreation Ground NEVILLE STREET | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Norbury Hall Primary School SHEPLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Norbury Cricket And Lacrosse Club Longmead Avenue | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Body Fitnesse (Closed) Unit 15B Unit 15B Bramhall Moor Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.