The SK2 6LU postcode is in Stockport, Stockport postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the SK2 6LU area, explore the SK2 6LU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SK2 6LU area, visit the SK2 6LU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SK2 |
| Ward | Manor |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Heaviley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Stockport |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Stockport |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Manor |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Stockport |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 10286 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Challenged white communities / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Business parks.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Heaviley(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bramhall Lane(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Davenport(0.49 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(5.47 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | SK2 6NX (0.08 mi) | Details |
| Aquinas College0, Good | 16-99 | SK2 6TH (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Hulme Hall Grammar SchoolAll Through, None | 2-16 | SK3 8HA (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Cale Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK3 8JG (0.32 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School StockportPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | SK1 3PJ (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Banks Lane Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | SK1 4PR (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Banks Lane Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-7 | SK1 4PR (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Stockport Grammar SchoolAll Through, None | 3-18 | SK2 7AF (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | SK3 9HX (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Stockport SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | SK2 6BW (0.66 mi) | Details |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK3 9EA (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK3 8LQ (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Adswood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK3 8PQ (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Great Moor Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | SK2 7DG (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Great Moor Infant SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-7 | SK2 7DG (0.84 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | SK1 1EF (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Bridge Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK3 8LX (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Vernon Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | SK1 2NF (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRACONDALE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.30 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bracondale medical centreActivebracondale medical centre, 141 buxton road, heaviley, stockport, cheshire | 01614269050 | SK2 6EQ |
| caritas general practice partnershipActive131 mile end lane, mile end, stockport, cheshire | 01614265777 | SK2 6BZ |
| manor medical practiceActiveofferton health centre, 10 offerton lane, offerton, stockport,cheshire | 01614269166 | SK2 5AR |
The population of SK26LU is 234 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1442), Between 25 to 34 (1414), and Between 45 to 54 (1161).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 196 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 54 adults have Does not apply, while 28 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (353), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (255).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (117), followed by Christian (95).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (32) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (31), and Semi-routine occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (526), and 254 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1624) and Middle East and Asia (58).