The postcode SK6 2AZ is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in November 2003 and terminated in June 2008.SK6 2AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SK6 2AZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 SK6 2AZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SK6 2AZ is Hollingworth Road which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Bents Lane and is 111 m away. The closest railway station is Bredbury Rail Station, 378 m away.
The closest primary school to SK6 2AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ashlea House School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SK6 2AZ is The Joshua Bradley and is 2.69 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 3.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 7, 2021.
Policing for SK6 2AZ 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 SK6 2AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK6 2AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK6 2AZ
| Introduction | November 2003 |
| Termination | June 2008 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK6 2AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 719 m | |
| Arden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 810 m |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 21, 2008) | 1.24 km |
| Werneth School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.26 km | |
| Harrytown Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Bredbury Green Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.48 km | |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| Westmorland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Woodley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Greave Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| Manor Green Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.12 km |
| Ashlea House School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 2.18 km |
| Romiley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.24 km |
| Castle Hill High School | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 18, 2017) | 2.41 km |
| Corrie Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 2.46 km |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 19, 2014) | 2.47 km |
| Penarth Group School | Independent school | 8-16 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 2.53 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 2.56 km |
| Fairway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 2.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK6 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pole Bank Hall Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| The Joshua Bradley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 2.69 km | |
| Werneth Low Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2016 | 2.88 km | |
| Best One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 6, 2020 | 3 km | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2019 | 3.06 km | |
| The Village Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.06 km | |
| Aqua Nurture | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 4, 2021 | 3.1 km | |
| Werneth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2012 | 3.2 km | |
| Grapes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 3.21 km | |
| The Village Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 3.21 km | |
| Laurel Bank Residential Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| The Lunch Ladies Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 11, 2022 | 3.33 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services At Dowson Primary School (Infants) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2018 | 3.39 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services At Dowson Primary School (Juniors) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2018 | 3.39 km | |
| Hyde Chapel Gee Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 3.4 km | |
| Shell Petrol Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 3.46 km | |
| Double Ds Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2020 | 3.48 km | |
| Ganjees Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 3.48 km | |
| Queen Adelaide Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.48 km | |
| Stables Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 3.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK6 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Bents Lane | 111 m | |
| Lower Bents Lane | 163 m | |
| Social Club | 211 m | |
| Morrisons | 238 m | |
| Morrisons | 250 m | |
| Tiviot Dale | 3.07 km | |
| Stockport - Prince'S Street | 3.33 km | |
| Stockport - Chestergate | 3.36 km | |
| Bredbury Rail Station | 378 m | |
| Brinnington Rail Station | 1.61 km | |
| Woodley Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 12.32 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 12.37 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 12.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK6 2AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Crookilley Wood | 840 m | |
| Mill Dam | 1.26 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Heald Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Hulme's Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Bunkers Hill | 2.04 km | |
| Hardy Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 2.14 km |
| Stockport Little Moor | 2.28 km | |
| Horse Close Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Kirk Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Holt Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Bottom Mill Pond | 2.5 km | |
| River Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Top Mill Pond | 2.56 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.42317300 |
| Longitude | -2.11616100 |
| OS Easting | 392378 |
| OS Northing | 0391826 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hazel Grove |
| Electoral Ward | Bredbury and Woodley |
| 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: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Romiley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005576 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |