The postcode SK6 7GU is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 2012 and is an active postcode. SK6 7GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK6 7GU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 7GU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to SK6 7GU is Mill Pond Close which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Road and is 327 m away. The closest railway station is Strines Rail Station, 360 m away.
The closest primary school to SK6 7GU (for ages 11 and under) is Hague Bar Primary School.
The local pub for residents of SK6 7GU is The Fox Inn and is 1.07 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Chong Chinese Restaurant and is 1.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 3.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 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 7GU 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 7GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK6 7GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK6 7GU
| Introduction | December 2012 |
| 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 7GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Bar Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.2 km | |
| Windlehurst School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Disley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Mellor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 2.04 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 2.22 km |
| High Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 2.3 km |
| Acorns School | Special school | 5-17 | Requires improvement (February 7, 2019) | 2.57 km |
| New Mills Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 2.6 km |
| Brookside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 2.61 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.61 km | |
| Brabyns Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 2.7 km | |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.98 km | |
| New Mills School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 3.02 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.1 km | |
| Ludworth Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 7, 2013) | 3.1 km |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 7, 2018) | 3.33 km |
| Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 3.72 km |
| Marple Hall School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 4.09 km |
| Torkington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 4.31 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK6 7GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 1.07 km | |
| Chartwells @ Hague Bar Primary | Awaiting Inspection | 1.2 km | |
| Disley Golf Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2020 | 1.39 km | |
| Dystlegh Grange Res. Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 1.73 km | |
| Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Disley Village Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Mr Chong Chinese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| The Dandy Cock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Jade Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| The White Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Finch & Fig Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.9 km | |
| Phil Ardern Master Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Sasso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Valentino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 19, 2019 | 1.9 km | |
| Fountain News & Delightz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 1.93 km | |
| Home Taste | Awaiting Inspection | 1.93 km | |
| Kirsty Yates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| New Mills Golf Club – Bar Only | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 1.96 km | |
| Disley Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 1.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK6 7GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Road | 327 m | |
| Station Road | 349 m | |
| Royal Oak | 430 m | |
| Royal Oak | 457 m | |
| Sportsmans Arms | 558 m | |
| Strines Rail Station | 360 m | |
| Strines Rail Station | 366 m | |
| Disley Rail Station | 2 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 15.44 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 15.49 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 15.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK6 7GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Brook Bottom | Valley | 861 m |
| Barlow Wood | 998 m | |
| Windybottom Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Stanleyhall Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Roach-hey Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Higgin's Clough | Valley | 1.38 km |
| Roman Bridge Lake | 1.47 km | |
| Dryhurst Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Burymewick Wood | 2 km | |
| Knowle Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Disleybank Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Brook Bottom | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Knathole Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Mousley Bottom | Valley | 2.27 km |
| Mill Stream | 2.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK6 7GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 4 Mbps | 3.9 Mbps | 5.29 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.8 Mbps | 0.8 Mbps | 0.99 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SK6 7GU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.37616700 |
| Longitude | -2.03872600 |
| OS Easting | 397521 |
| OS Northing | 0386589 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33005615 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 017D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |