High Lane, Greater Manchester
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High Lane, Greater Manchester

High Lane is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is sited 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Stockport, on the Macclesfield Canal and the A6 road.

High Lane lies in the Marple South and High Lane ward of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, which is represented by three Liberal Democrat councillors. It forms part the Hazel Grove parliamentary constituency and, since 2024, the Member of Parliament is Lisa Smart of the Liberal Democrats.

High Lane is 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Stockport. It is bordered by Marple to the north, Hazel Grove to the west, Disley to the east and Poynton to the south. Most of the village is spread along the A6.

High Lane lies in the foothills of the Pennines and, on clear days, it affords some excellent views of the city of Manchester and surrounding towns.

The population is 5,852, of which 95% are White British; 82% give their religion as Christian and 9.8% have no religion. 64% of the population are economically active; 24% are retired.

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There is a Grade II listed war memorial in the centre of the village, close to the church of St Thomas (also Grade II listed). The Old Court House (dated 1772) is one of a few older houses along the main road. At the edge of the village is Wyberslegh Hall. High Lane War Memorial Village Hall lies within High Lane Park, overlooking two junior football pitches.

The A6 bisects the village, which a major trunk road in England connecting Luton in the south with Carlisle in the north.

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