The postcode SK2 5GB is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in September 2002 and is an active postcode. SK2 5GB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK2 5GB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 5GB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SK2 5GB is Willow Bank Close which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hillcrest Road and is 81 m away. The closest railway station is Woodsmoor Rail Station, 1.87 km away.
The closest primary school to SK2 5GB (for ages 11 and under) is Fairway Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 24, 2018. 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 5GB is The Joshua Bradley and is 4.9 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 5.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SK2 5GB 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 5GB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK2 5GB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK2 5GB
| Introduction | September 2002 |
| 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 5GB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 230 m |
| Castle Hill High School | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 18, 2017) | 460 m |
| Dial Park Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 820 m |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 820 m |
| Lisburne School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2016) | 820 m |
| Banks Lane Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 6, 2009) | 1.12 km |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Stockport School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Aquinas College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Great Moor Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Great Moor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Bredbury Green Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Stockport Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.62 km | |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| Werneth School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.82 km | |
| Arden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.84 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 19, 2014) | 1.95 km |
| Harrytown Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK2 5GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Topiary Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 4.36 km | |
| Pole Bank Hall Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 4.9 km | |
| The Joshua Bradley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| Werneth Low Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2016 | 5.05 km | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| The Village Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 5.18 km | |
| Werneth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2012 | 5.25 km | |
| Grapes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 5.31 km | |
| The Village Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 5.31 km | |
| Poynton Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| Best One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 6, 2020 | 5.34 km | |
| Aqua Nurture | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 4, 2021 | 5.38 km | |
| Laurel Bank Residential Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 5.42 km | |
| Hare And Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 5.49 km | |
| Hyde Chapel Gee Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 5.52 km | |
| Hollies Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 5.53 km | |
| Lower Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 5.53 km | |
| Double Ds Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2020 | 5.58 km | |
| Ganjees Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 5.58 km | |
| Queen Adelaide Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 5.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK2 5GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Hillcrest Road | 81 m | |
| The Fairway | 91 m | |
| Offerton Fold | 234 m | |
| Lisburne Lane | 270 m | |
| Offerton Fold | 284 m | |
| Stockport - Grand Central | 2.38 km | |
| Grand Central | 2.43 km | |
| Train Station | 2.55 km | |
| Woodsmoor Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| Woodsmoor Rail Station | 1.91 km | |
| Davenport Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 10.54 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 10.59 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 10.69 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK2 5GB - Data from Dec 2021
| Stockport Little Moor | 663 m | |
| Warren Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Bunkers Hill | 1.77 km | |
| Nab Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Crookilley Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Kirk Wood | 2.5 km | |
| River Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Turncliff Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 2.82 km |
| Torkington Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Marple Dale | Valley | 2.92 km |
| Sykes Reservoir | 3.1 km | |
| Marple Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Heald Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Mill Dam | 3.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK2 5GB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.40027000 |
| Longitude | -2.12531800 |
| OS Easting | 391765 |
| OS Northing | 0389279 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hazel Grove |
| Electoral Ward | Offerton |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stockport BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005638 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 021A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |