Area Information for Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN

Balmoral Drive in High Lane is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Marple South & High Lane ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hazel Grove. This page combines information for the address Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SK6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SK6 8BN.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Stockport
Ward Marple South & High Lane
Constituency Hazel Grove * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 54 property sales in Balmoral Drive, SK6 8BN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (High Lane), and the Greater Manchester Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN:

Capesthorne Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BS
Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8HJ
Eden Avenue, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BL
Cornwall Close, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BR
Cromley Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BP
Bridgefield Close, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SK6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 54 property sales in Balmoral Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 59
Semi-Detached 66
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 95
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 3
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 130

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 46
Two People 62
Three People 12
Four People 7
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 47
Family Household 78
Other Household 4
Total 129

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 52
Deprived In One Dimension 64
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 130

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hazel Grove constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 121
Female 128
Total 249

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SK6 8BN has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 55% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 4
10-14 5
15-19 6
20-24 9
25-29 7
30-34 1
35-39 5
40-44 10
45-49 12
50-54 17
55-59 10
60-64 22
65-69 24
70-74 34
75-79 31
80-84 22
85+ 25
Total 247

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SK6 8BN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 44
Married 139
Separated 2
Divorced 20
Widowed 28
Total 233

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 96
Good 97
Fair 40
Bad 11
Very Bad 4
Total 248

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 58
Apprenticeship 23
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 10
Total 232

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 246
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 1
Other Asian 1
Total 249

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 243
European Union 2
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 249

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 243
10+ Years 5
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 249

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SK6 8BN.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 218
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 67
Christian 170
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 8
Total 250

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Marple South & High Lane ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 58% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 52
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 133
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 2
Total 231

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 85

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 56
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 6
Total 233

Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN is within the High Lane policing neighbourhood, under the Greater Manchester Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address High Lane
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to High Lane. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SK6 8BN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest railway station is Middlewood, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Middlewood 830 yards
Disley 1.3 miles
Strines 1.9 miles
Hazel Grove 2.2 miles
Rose Hill Marple 2.3 miles
Poynton 2.7 miles
Marple 2.7 miles
New Mills Newtown 2.7 miles
New Mills Central 2.8 miles
Woodsmoor 3.2 miles
Romiley 3.6 miles
Furness Vale 3.6 miles
Bramhall 3.7 miles
Davenport 3.8 miles
Adlington (Cheshire) 3.9 miles
Whaley Bridge 4.3 miles
Bredbury 4.4 miles
Woodley 4.6 miles
Stockport 4.7 miles
Cheadle Hulme 4.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is Brookside Primary School, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Brookside Primary School 430 yards March 2023
    
High Lane Primary School 530 yards March 2018
    
Disley Primary School 1.5 miles November 2011
    
Torkington Primary School 1.6 miles February 2017
    
Hague Bar Primary School 1.9 miles April 2017
    
Worth Primary School 2 miles November 2023
    
Norbury Hall Primary School 2 miles June 2017
    
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple 2 miles January 2018
    
Vernon Primary School 2.2 miles May 2024
    
St Simon's Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is Poynton High School, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Poynton High School 2.1 miles December 2015
    
Marple Hall School 2.5 miles September 2013
    
Hazel Grove High School 2.6 miles January 2022
    
New Mills School 3.2 miles September 2022
    
Bramhall High School 3.3 miles September 2023
    
Stockport School 3.3 miles December 2019
    
Werneth School 3.7 miles October 2023
    
Harrytown Catholic High School 3.7 miles December 2024
Cheadle Hulme High School 4.7 miles December 2014
    
Highfields College 4.9 miles January 2020
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is High Lane Medical Centre, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is High Lane Dental Practice, approximately 180 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
High Lane Dental Practice 180 yards
Five Hearts Dental 1.5 miles
Disley Dental Centre 1.5 miles
dental.care at 62 2.1 miles
Wish Dental 2.2 miles
Cavendish Surgery 2.2 miles
EH Burke Dental Surgery 2.2 miles
Rosehill Dental Practice 2.3 miles
Poynton Dental Practice 2.3 miles
Chester Road Dental Care 2.4 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is Arbour Lodge Independent Hospital, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Balmoral Drive, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BN. The nearest is School House Optometry Clinic, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
School House Optometry Clinic 1.5 miles
Harries Opticians 2.1 miles
Roger Fisher Opticians 2.1 miles
Atkins - Burgess Opticians 2.2 miles
M A Fox 2.2 miles
Riding Opticians 2.2 miles
The Spectacle Studio 2.4 miles
G B Optical Ltd 2.4 miles
Morans Opticians 3 miles
A S Pilling 3 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SK6 8BN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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