The postcode SK2 5AB is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK2 5AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK2 5AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK2 5AB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to SK2 5AB is Little Street which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Offerton Lane and is 73 m away. The closest railway station is Stockport Rail Station, 1.66 km away.
The closest primary school to SK2 5AB (for ages 11 and under) is Banks Lane Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 5, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Castle Hill High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 18, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of SK2 5AB is The Joshua Bradley and is 5.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 31, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Village Chippy and is 5.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 7, 2021.
Policing for SK2 5AB is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Stockport is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK2 5AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK2 5AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK2 5AB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK2 5AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Lane Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 6, 2009) | 381 m |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 381 m |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 19, 2014) | 1.08 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Aquinas College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Fairway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Castle Hill High School | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 18, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Stockport School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Cale Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.57 km |
| Stockport Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.6 km | |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.62 km | |
| Dial Park Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Lisburne School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2016) | 1.69 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Great Moor Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.76 km |
| Great Moor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| Arden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK2 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Topiary Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 4.95 km | |
| Pole Bank Hall Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 5.13 km | |
| The Joshua Bradley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 5.13 km | |
| Werneth Low Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2016 | 5.3 km | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2019 | 5.46 km | |
| The Village Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 5.46 km | |
| Best One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 6, 2020 | 5.51 km | |
| Werneth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2012 | 5.55 km | |
| Aqua Nurture | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 4, 2021 | 5.58 km | |
| Grapes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 5.59 km | |
| The Village Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 5.59 km | |
| Laurel Bank Residential Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 5.68 km | |
| Hyde Chapel Gee Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| Poynton Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 5.84 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services At Dowson Primary School (Infants) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2018 | 5.86 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services At Dowson Primary School (Juniors) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2018 | 5.86 km | |
| Double Ds Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2020 | 5.87 km | |
| Ganjees Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 5.87 km | |
| Queen Adelaide Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 5.87 km | |
| Stables Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 5.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK2 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Offerton Lane | 73 m | |
| Harold Street | 86 m | |
| Health Centre | 92 m | |
| Health Centre | 110 m | |
| Harold Street | 166 m | |
| Stockport - Grand Central | 1.48 km | |
| Grand Central | 1.54 km | |
| Train Station | 1.67 km | |
| Stockport Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| Stockport Rail Station | 1.74 km | |
| Davenport Rail Station | 1.74 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 9.99 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 10.04 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 10.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK2 5AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Stockport Little Moor | 411 m | |
| Crookilley Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 2.08 km |
| Sykes Reservoir | 2.37 km | |
| Bunkers Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Warren Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Nab Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Kirk Wood | 3.18 km | |
| River Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Turncliff Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.63 km | |
| Marple Dale | Valley | 3.68 km |
| Mill Dam | 3.76 km | |
| Torkington Wood | 3.78 km | |
| Heald Wood | 3.78 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.40402300 |
| Longitude | -2.13758800 |
| OS Easting | 390950 |
| OS Northing | 0389698 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stockport |
| Electoral Ward | Manor |
| Local Authority District | Stockport |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Stockport |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Stockport CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stockport BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005610 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 015D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |