The postcode SK2 5LB is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK2 5LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK2 5LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 5LB as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.
The closest road name to SK2 5LB is Half Moon Lane which is centered 73 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Withens Green and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Woodsmoor Rail Station, 1.81 km away.
The closest primary school to SK2 5LB (for ages 11 and under) is Dial Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 31, 2017. 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
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK2 5LB 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 5LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK2 5LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK2 5LB
| 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 5LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial Park Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 0 m |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 0 m |
| Lisburne School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2016) | 0 m |
| Fairway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 718 m |
| Castle Hill High School | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 18, 2017) | 800 m |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 892 m |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Stockport School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Great Moor Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.52 km |
| Great Moor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Stockport Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.71 km | |
| Banks Lane Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (October 6, 2009) | 1.8 km |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.8 km |
| Torkington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Bredbury Green Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Marple Hall School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.99 km |
| Aquinas College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 2.02 km |
| Werneth School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.17 km | |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK2 5LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Topiary Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 3.65 km | |
| Poynton Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 4.66 km | |
| Bank Farm Riding School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2020 | 4.78 km | |
| Davenport Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 4.93 km | |
| Hollies Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 4.94 km | |
| Lower Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 4.94 km | |
| Bowerfield Court Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 5 km | |
| Bowerfield House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 5 km | |
| Appayon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 5.01 km | |
| Tom Yam Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 5.01 km | |
| Middlewood House Forest School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2022 | 5.04 km | |
| Childrens Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 5.05 km | |
| Parklands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 5.05 km | |
| Clay Coffeee House | Awaiting Inspection | 5.06 km | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 5.06 km | |
| Fire and Ice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2018 | 5.06 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 5.06 km | |
| Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2022 | 5.06 km | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 5.06 km | |
| Poynton Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 5.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK2 5LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Withens Green | 122 m | |
| Half Moon Lane | 149 m | |
| Half Moon Lane | 156 m | |
| Otterburn Place | 303 m | |
| Lunedale Green | 306 m | |
| Stockport - Grand Central | 3.08 km | |
| Grand Central | 3.14 km | |
| Train Station | 3.23 km | |
| Woodsmoor Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Woodsmoor Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| Hazel Grove Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 10.74 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 10.79 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 10.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK2 5LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Warren Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Nab Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Stockport Little Moor | 1.48 km | |
| Bunkers Hill | 1.81 km | |
| Torkington Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Kirk Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Turncliff Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Marple Wood | 2.5 km | |
| River Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Marple Dale | Valley | 2.67 km |
| Crookilley Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Moult Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Great Reddish Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Long Plantation | 3.52 km | |
| Sykes Reservoir | 3.61 km |
Energy usage data for SK2 5LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.39436300 |
| Longitude | -2.11794700 |
| OS Easting | 392254 |
| OS Northing | 0388621 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Outer city hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stockport BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005636 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C3 |