Holset Walk is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 5RA 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 Holset Walk, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 5QS, SK7 5QZ, SK7 5LW, SK7 5LL, SK7 5QX, SK7 5QT, SK7 5QY, SK7 5QR, SK7 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK7 5RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 33.5% | 33.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 45.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 40.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 95.7% | 96.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holset Walk 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Holset Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-31 | £147,774 |
| 5 Holset Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-03-26 | £135,008 |
| 9 Holset Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-08-21 | £178,093 |
| 9 Holset Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2018-08-02 | £165,543 |
| 3 Holset Walk, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-06-30 | £148,066 |
SK7 5RA 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 5RA 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Infant School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Junior School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybrook Primary School Gleneagles Close , Seal Road SK7 2LT | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall County High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community 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 | 2,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX | - not rated | 983 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea School Bramhall Parish Hall , Bramhall Lane South SK7 2EF | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Foodservice | The Adidas Centre, Pepper Road | 502 yd | |
| Jump Heaven Ltd | 2 Bramhall Technology Park, Pepper Road | 544 yd | |
| Copper Lounge | 2-3 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 622 yd | |
| Wild Things Soft Play Centre | Wild Things, Stockport Rugby Union Football Club | 654 yd | |
| The Treehouse | Pepper House Business Centre, Pepper Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shady Oak | Redford Drive, Bramhall | 408 yd | |
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club | Headlands Road, Bramhall | 654 yd | |
| Brookdale Club Ltd | Bridge Lane, Bramhall | 858 yd | |
| Stockport Georgians Cricket Club | Cromley Road, Woodsmoor | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Heaven | 14A Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 583 yd | |
| The Dorchester | 1 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 622 yd | |
| Wok Ever | 8 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove | 622 yd | |
| Sandwich Heaven | 2C Fir Road, Bramhall | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Hazel Grove Jacksons Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Stockport Rugby Union Football Club Headlands Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Stockport Georgians Cricket Club STOCKPORT GEORGIANS CRICKET CLUB STOCKPORT GEORGIANS CRICKET CLUB CROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Stockport Trinity Cricket Club TRINITY CRICKET CLUB TRINITY CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Woodsmoor/Flowery Fields (Closed) Woodsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Hazel Grove Sports Centre JACKSONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 986 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.