The postcode SK6 5BZ is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. SK6 5BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK6 5BZ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 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 5BZ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to SK6 5BZ is Rubens Close which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glossop Road and is 322 m away. The closest railway station is Marple Rail Station, 834 m away.
The closest primary school to SK6 5BZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy.
The local pub for residents of SK6 5BZ is Hare And Hounds and is 3.25 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Village Chippy and is 4.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 7, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 123.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK6 5BZ 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 5BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK6 5BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK6 5BZ
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 SK6 5BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 392 m | |
| Ludworth Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 7, 2013) | 529 m |
| Brabyns Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Mellor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 1.22 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Acorns School | Special school | 5-17 | Requires improvement (February 7, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 7, 2018) | 2.06 km |
| Romiley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.91 km |
| Marple Hall School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 2.93 km |
| Windlehurst School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2.98 km |
| Greave Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 3.51 km |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 21, 2008) | 4.01 km |
| Harrytown Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 4.04 km |
| Woodley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 4.06 km |
| Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 4.16 km |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2018) | 4.17 km |
| Hague Bar Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 4.21 km | |
| Bredbury Green Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.23 km | |
| Werneth School | Academy | 11-16 | 4.25 km | |
| Alder Community High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 4.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK6 5BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 3.25 km | |
| Hyde War Memorial Trust Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.26 km | |
| Afternoon Tea At The Cricket Club | Awaiting Inspection | 3.29 km | |
| Blossom's Kitchen (At Hyde Cricket And Squash Club) | Awaiting Inspection | 3.29 km | |
| Hyde Cricket And Squash Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 25, 2022 | 3.29 km | |
| Hunters Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2018 | 3.54 km | |
| The Fox Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 3.6 km | |
| Werneth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2012 | 3.91 km | |
| Kirsty Yates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 4.01 km | |
| New Mills Golf Club – Bar Only | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 4.01 km | |
| Grapes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 4.05 km | |
| The Village Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 4.05 km | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2019 | 4.1 km | |
| The Village Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 4.1 km | |
| Double Ds Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2020 | 4.1 km | |
| Ganjees Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 4.1 km | |
| Queen Adelaide Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 4.1 km | |
| Stables Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 4.1 km | |
| Tesco Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2022 | 4.1 km | |
| The Dining Room Gee Cross | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 23, 2022 | 4.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK6 5BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Glossop Road | 322 m | |
| Glossop Road | 329 m | |
| St Mary's School | 358 m | |
| Cote Green Road | 366 m | |
| Cote Green Road | 409 m | |
| Marple Rail Station | 834 m | |
| Marple Rail Station | 840 m | |
| Rose Hill Marple Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 15.63 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 15.68 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 15.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK6 5BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brabyns Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Ernocroft Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Knowle Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Redbrow Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Roman Bridge Lake | 1.75 km | |
| Brook Bottom | Valley | 1.76 km |
| Mortin Clough | Valley | 1.78 km |
| Benfield Clough | Valley | 1.87 km |
| Windybottom Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Beacom Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Keg Pool | 2.18 km | |
| Roach Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Long Alders Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Marple Dale | Valley | 2.44 km |
| Ridd Wood | 2.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK6 5BZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 123.9 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.6 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 104.8 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for SK6 5BZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.40399500 |
| Longitude | -2.04579100 |
| OS Easting | 397053 |
| OS Northing | 0389687 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hazel Grove |
| Electoral Ward | Marple North |
| 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: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Marple BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33005616 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |