Shepley Drive, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK7 6LE 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	52.7%	51.5%	-1.2%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.3%	48.5%	1.2%	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 6LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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	17.9%	24.5%	6.6%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	70.7%	63.6%	-7.1%	44.2%	19.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.6%	3.5%	-1.1%	9.1%	-5.6%
Widowed	5.3%	7%	1.7%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) 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	60.3%	59.6%	-0.7%	48.4%	11.2%
Good health	31.5%	34.6%	3.1%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	7.3%	4.1%	-3.2%	12.7%	-8.6%
Bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around SK7 6LE this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.9%	8.5%	-1.4%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	9.5%	-3.8%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	16.6%	-1.7%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	4.9%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	13.8%	-0.3%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	36.5%	44.2%	7.7%	33.8%	10.4%
Other	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	95.9%	-1.3%	81.4%	14.5%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	97.5%	95.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	95.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	76.7%	19.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	1.7%	13.5%	-11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	60.8%	46.2%	14.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Shepley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepley Drive 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.

🔎 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. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SK7 6LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (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 Shepley Drive are based on 28 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 Shepley Drive, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK7 6LE

Average Price
£617,719

Semi-Detached
£615,762

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£617,841

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepley Drive

Average Price
£617,744

Semi-Detached
£632,982

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£617,179

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shepley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Shepley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2025-08-14	£572,171
15 Shepley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2024-11-06	£826,667
21 Shepley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£566,000	2021-09-30	£687,286
24 Shepley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2021-03-26	£591,086
5 Shepley Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2019-07-26	£631,585

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK7 6LE

Employment

SK7 6LE 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	103
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	30
Education	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	18
Financial and insurance activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB	- not rated	2,880 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ	- not rated	4,034 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ	- not rated	5,447 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

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	150 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE	- not rated	150 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL	- not rated	545 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP	2out of 4	809 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Infant School Lyndhurst Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5HP	- not rated	809 yd	Community 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	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	- not rated	1,075 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	- not rated	1,075 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bramhall County High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	- not rated	2,417 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	3out of 4	2,417 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	3,307 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge College Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7PA	- not rated	4,499 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ	- not rated	4,684 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laurus Grace Jacksons Lane , SK7 5JX	- not rated	1,075 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	1,161 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF	- not rated	2,497 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP	- not rated	3,143 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Star of the Sea School Bramhall Parish Hall , Bramhall Lane South SK7 2EF	- not rated	3,242 yd	Other independent 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
Hazel Grove Cricket Club	Newby Road, Hazel Grove	443 yd
Hazel Grove Snooker Club	Bodycote Heat Treatments, Marcliffe Industrial Estate	503 yd
Benvenuti	318 London Road, Hazel Grove	548 yd
McDonald's Restaurant	McDonalds, 260 London Road	572 yd
Blue Nile	403 London Road, Hazel Grove	592 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hazel Grove & District Conservative Club	Hazel Grove And District Conservative Club, 15 Chester Road	601 yd
R & N Pubs Ltd	Rising Sun, Buxton Road	630 yd
Browns Bar & Lounge	281 London Road, Hazel Grove	665 yd
Bullock Smithy (Hazel Grove)	341 London Road, Hazel Grove	665 yd
Foundry 301	301-305 London Road, Hazel Grove	673 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Opa (ona Pizza Knight)	4 The Boulevard, Hazel Grove	377 yd
Boulevard Fish And Chips	1 The Boulevard, Hazel Grove	377 yd
Burger Vault	Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate	402 yd
Royal Nawaab	Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate	402 yd
The Hungry Bear MCR	Unit 16, School Street Industrial Estate	402 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
McColls	69 Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove		487 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norbury Hall Primary School SHEPLEY DRIVE	grass pitches	150 yd
Chester Road Playing Fields LONGMEAD AVENUE	grass pitches	367 yd
Hazel Grove Cricket Club	grass pitches	481 yd
St Peters Catholic Primary School CARISBROOKE AVENUE	grass pitches	545 yd
Norbury Cricket And Lacrosse Club Longmead Avenue	grass pitches	690 yd
Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	854 yd
Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road	tennis courts	869 yd
Hazel Grove Sports Centre JACKSONS LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,076 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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

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	148.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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