Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK7 4RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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%	50%	0.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50%	50%	0.0%	49.0%	1.0%

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 4RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	24.3%	22.8%	-1.5%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	60.7%	0.5%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7%	9%	2.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	8.1%	5.2%	-2.9%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.8%	56%	11.2%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	38.6%	28.3%	-10.3%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	12.3%	12.9%	0.6%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.4%	11.6%	-2.8%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.6%	-1.6%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	16.8%	-3.3%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	6.7%	0.4%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	12.3%	0.7%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	33.5%	40.3%	6.8%	33.8%	6.5%
Other	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	0%	6%	6.0%	2.7%	3.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	92.5%	-5.3%	81.4%	11.1%

Country of Birth

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	96.6%	93.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	93.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.6%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Torkington Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torkington Road 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 fallen by about -13.3%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SK7 4RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Torkington Road are based on 177 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 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 4RL

Average Price
£455,634

Semi-Detached
£541,026

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£691,561

Flats/Maisonettes
£289,613

Other
£1,665

Estimated Average Property Prices for Torkington Road

Average Price
£464,321

Semi-Detached
£507,641

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£677,428

Flats/Maisonettes
£287,188

Other
£173,632

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Torkington Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Torkington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2025-06-20	£475,000
Flat 5 Woodbury Park, 73 Torkington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£242,000	2025-06-06	£243,928
57 Torkington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-05-30	£594,933
Flat 4 Woodbury Park, 73 Torkington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£232,000	2021-05-18	£260,004
49 Torkington Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-03-23	£428,689

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 4RL

Employment

SK7 4RL 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 4RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Torkington Primary School Torkington Road , Hazel Grove SK7 6NR	3out of 4	592 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Simon's Catholic Primary School Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH	3out of 4	614 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove Primary School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH	3out of 4	761 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE	3out of 4	1,254 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL	4out of 4	1,635 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,223 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	2,583 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	3out of 4	2,596 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	2out of 4	3,552 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX	- not rated	3,963 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,284 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	1,851 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	2,001 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF	- not rated	2,642 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	2,696 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	3,295 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh Sandwich Shop	6 Hazelwood Road, Hazel Grove	621 yd
Buxton Road Cafe & Coffee Bar	3-5 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove	674 yd
Blue Nile	403 London Road, Hazel Grove	685 yd
Benvenuti	318 London Road, Hazel Grove	736 yd
McDonald's Restaurant	McDonalds, 260 London Road	747 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis Club	Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club, Douglas Road	664 yd
R & N Pubs Ltd	Rising Sun, Buxton Road	714 yd
Browns Bar & Lounge	281 London Road, Hazel Grove	748 yd
Bullock Smithy (Hazel Grove)	341 London Road, Hazel Grove	748 yd
Foundry 301	301-305 London Road, Hazel Grove	757 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wang's Garden	8 Hazelwood Road, Hazel Grove	621 yd
Tahiti	397-401 London Road, Hazel Grove	685 yd
Pink Garlic Takeaway	395 London Road, Hazel Grove	685 yd
Tiffin Indian Cuisine Also T/a Babuchi, Mexican City, Chicken Vibes, Mr Chicken, Pizza Delight, Shang	2 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove	714 yd
Caprino's Pizza Hazel Grove	319 London Road, Hazel Grove	739 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Commercial Road		1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Torkington Primary School TORKINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	501 yd
Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road	tennis courts	692 yd
St Simon'S Catholic Primary School BOSDEN AVENUE	grass pitches	718 yd
St Stephens Primary School (Closed) Kingfisher Road	grass pitches	901 yd
Hazel Grove Golf Club GOLF CLUB COTTAGES GOLF CLUB COTTAGES OCCUPIERS LANE	golf	1,053 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	208.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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