Knowsley Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 6BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.5%	0.5%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	49%	48.5%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 6BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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	17.7%	27.2%	9.5%	37.9%	-10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	69.3%	60.4%	-8.9%	44.2%	16.2%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	3.9%	6%	2.1%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	7.8%	5.5%	-2.3%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55%	55.1%	0.1%	48.4%	6.7%
Good health	32.9%	34.3%	1.4%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	10.1%	7.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	2%	2%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	16.9%	13.7%	-3.2%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.2%	9.8%	-8.4%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	17.9%	0.6%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	9.4%	1.6%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	15.4%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	33.8%	9.1%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98%	97%	-1.0%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	99.3%	97%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	97%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Knowsley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowsley 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£49,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SK7 6BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Knowsley Road are based on 72 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 Knowsley Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 6BW

Average Price
£363,629

Semi-Detached
£363,629

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knowsley Road

Average Price
£321,690

Semi-Detached
£351,725

Terraced
£271,104

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,718

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knowsley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Knowsley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£413,250	2022-12-16	£430,109
32 Knowsley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-11-01	£248,063
30 Knowsley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-02-05	£331,090
3 Knowsley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2020-12-18	£320,708
29 Knowsley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2020-11-30	£342,033

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 6BW

Employment

SK7 6BW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE	3out of 4	793 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL	4out of 4	1,420 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torkington Primary School Torkington Road , Hazel Grove SK7 6NR	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP	3out of 4	1,617 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove Primary School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH	3out of 4	1,693 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,803 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU	3out of 4	3,003 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	2out of 4	3,057 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW	3out of 4	3,453 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB	3out of 4	3,871 yd	Community 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	4,186 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	661 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	4out of 4	3,168 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF	- not rated	3,398 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	3,647 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS	4out of 4	4,036 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
The Fiveways @ Hazel Grove	Five Ways Hotel, 68 Macclesfield Road	373 yd
Peking Garden	70 Macclesfield Road, Hazel Grove	426 yd
Hazel Grove Snooker Club	Bodycote Heat Treatments, Marcliffe Industrial Estate	734 yd
Buxton Road Cafe & Coffee Bar	3-5 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove	900 yd
Benvenuti	318 London Road, Hazel Grove	944 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
R & N Pubs Ltd	Rising Sun, Buxton Road		833 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Walkers Retreat Ltd	6A Mill Lane, Hazel Grove	223 yd
Posh Nosh Hazel Grove	6 Fiveways Parade, Cavendish Road	367 yd
Deedar Takeaway	7 Fiveways Parade, Cavendish Road	391 yd
Buon Cibo	9 Fiveways Parade, Cavendish Road	391 yd
Fiveways Fisheries	91 Macclesfield Road, Hazel Grove	426 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norbury Hall Primary School SHEPLEY DRIVE	grass pitches	898 yd
Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	936 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	216.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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