Lyme Road is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 6LA is located in the Norbury & Woodsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyme Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 6LB, SK7 6JZ, SK7 6LL, SK7 6LJ, SK7 6LD, SK7 6LH, SK7 6LQ, SK7 6LE, SK7 6JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK7 6LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54% | 54.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 46% | 45.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 21.4% | 37.7% | 16.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 46.4% | -16.5% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (90%) 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 | 55.4% | 60.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.6% | 10.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 7% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 21.5% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 34.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyme Road 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 been falling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Lyme Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2024-11-22 | £384,771 |
| 50 Lyme Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-30 | £431,371 |
| 62 Lyme Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-05-21 | £510,201 |
| 70 Lyme Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-12-14 | £638,044 |
| 54 Lyme Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-10-09 | £413,088 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove Infant School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove Primary School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall County High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Choices School Bongs House , Bongs Road SK2 5HB | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Snooker Club | Bodycote Heat Treatments, Marcliffe Industrial Estate | 303 yd | |
| Benvenuti | 318 London Road, Hazel Grove | 341 yd | |
| Blue Nile | 403 London Road, Hazel Grove | 389 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | McDonalds, 260 London Road | 418 yd | |
| Buxton Road Cafe & Coffee Bar | 3-5 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & N Pubs Ltd | Rising Sun, Buxton Road | 419 yd | |
| Browns Bar & Lounge | 281 London Road, Hazel Grove | 537 yd | |
| Bullock Smithy (Hazel Grove) | 341 London Road, Hazel Grove | 537 yd | |
| Hazel Grove & District Conservative Club | Hazel Grove And District Conservative Club, 15 Chester Road | 543 yd | |
| Foundry 301 | 301-305 London Road, Hazel Grove | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Vault | Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate | 303 yd | |
| Royal Nawaab | Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate | 303 yd | |
| The Hungry Bear MCR | Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate | 303 yd | |
| Opa (ona Pizza Knight) | 4 The Boulevard, Hazel Grove | 362 yd | |
| Boulevard Fish And Chips | 1 The Boulevard, Hazel Grove | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 69 Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Hall Primary School SHEPLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Chester Road Playing Fields LONGMEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Hazel Grove Cricket Club | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| St Peters Catholic Primary School CARISBROOKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road | tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Norbury Cricket And Lacrosse Club Longmead Avenue | grass pitches | 839 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.