stockport SK6 Postcodes

Stockport (SK6)

The SK6 postcode area is located in the Stockport postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1810 individual postcodes.

There are 58 electoral wards in the SK6 postcode area, including Alderley Edge, Buxton, Cheadle, Dukinfield, Glossop, High Peak, Hyde, Macclesfield, Stalybridge, Stockport, Wilmslow which come under the local authority of the Stockport Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in SK6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SK6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The SK6 postcode covers a wide area in the North West of England, covering parts of Stockport, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Romiley, High Lane, and other surrounding areas. This postcode is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, although some small parts of it stretch into neighbouring Cheshire East and Tameside.

SK6 includes a variety of villages, neighbourhoods, suburbs, and surrounding areas. These include High Lane, Poynton, Woodford, Marple, Mellor, Disley, Hazel Grove, and Romiley. In the SK6 postcode, one can find both rural and urban areas, with a range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and other amenities.

The SK6 postcode is served by two railways stations; Poynton and Hazel Grove. These two stations offer frequent, accessible and reliable train services into Stockport, Manchester, Liverpool, and other cities across the North West.

The SK6 postcode is served by the Manchester Metrolink service, with stops in Romiley, Marple, Bredbury, and Stockport. The area also enjoys good bus links, with regular services running to local villages, neighbouring towns and cities, and other nearby boroughs.

Residents in the SK6 postcode have access to a range of parks and reserves, with Woodbank Park in Stockport, Arundel Park in Marple, and Dintingdale Reserve in Hazel Grove all offering beautiful and diverse outdoor spaces for visitors and locals alike. In addition, SK6 is not too far from Manchester, with a range of cultural attractions, shopping, and entertainment venues.

The cost of living in the SK6 postcode is generally lower than stockportAverage, making it an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing in the North West. The range of housing available is diverse, with both traditional terraces and contemporary townhouses available, as well as a variety of detached and semi-detached properties.

The SK6 postcode is also well-served with education options, with multiple primary schools and high schools serving the postcode; both private and state-funded. Higher education isclose by, with the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Cheshire College – South & West all within easy reach.

The SK6 postcode enjoys some truly stunning scenery, with rolling hills and lush countryside making up the majority of the landscape. The Peak District and the Cheshire Plains are both within striking distance of the postcode, adding to its already vibrant scenery and natural attractions.

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