Postcode insights

SK3 0EQ

Shield Street

Edgeley

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Detailed insights for SK3 0EQ

Overview

Postcode SK3 0EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Edgeley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Edgeley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heaton Norris Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Edgeley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Edgeley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 75 ft away from SK3 0EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgeley near SK3 0EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK3 0EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK3 0EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeaton Norris ParkMediumWalking directions to Heaton Norris Park
0.2 miHollywood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollywood Park
0.1 miViaduct ParkSmallWalking directions to Viaduct Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
1,509.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.11(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.82(+256%)
Public order
35.86(+254%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.79(+176%)
Other theft
20.04(+204%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
62.38%
Other White
26
8.15%
African
17
5.33%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
4.39%
Indian
11
3.45%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
49.16%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.45%
No qualifications
28
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
126
64.62%
Social rents from council
19
9.74%
Shared ownership
13
6.67%
Owns outright
12
6.15%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.15%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Edgeley

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £285K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £301 per square foot) in Edgeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edgeley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£351,250£356
Semi-Detached47£305,000£338
Terraced117£229,500£290
Flats7£162,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edgeley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgeley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£95,000£170,000£125,000
2017£222,475£104,500£177,000£131,000
2018£221,000£89,950£184,000£147,750
2019£274,000£99,950£202,500£147,250
2020£282,000£124,975£200,000£167,500
2021£300,000£143,500£228,500£180,000
2022£335,000£207,500£255,000£195,500
2023£285,000£175,000£260,000£205,000
2024£345,000£156,000£246,000£205,250
2025£375,000£162,000£301,250£232,750
2026£395,000£140,000£315,250£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edgeley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgeley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£173£194£159
2017£249£183£198£168
2018£240£188£212£177
2019£265£177£226£197
2020£279£198£246£202
2021£292£216£253£225
2022£399£223£296£259
2023£315£155£302£264
2024£364£218£313£260
2025£356£243£333£283
2026£346£209£343£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edgeley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edgeley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 0EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 0EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 2025Whitfield House, Viaduct Street, Stockport, SK3 0ADDetachedFreehold£250,000
11 Jul 20259, Hilton Court, Stockport, SK3 0DEFlatsLeasehold£67,500

Schools

In the SK3 0EQ postcode area, located within Edgeley, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK3 0EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePure Innovations Trading As Pure CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miNurseryHollywood Park Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 0EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK3 0EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalRailway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSunshine Convenience Store25 Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1NUWalking directions to Sunshine Convenience Store
0.2 miSTOP Express75 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3RUWalking directions to STOP Express
0.2 miPremier - Wellington Convenience Store6 Wellington Street, Stockport, SK1 3RNWalking directions to Premier - Wellington Convenience Store
0.2 miStockport ConvenienceCotton Tree Street, Stockport, SK4 1AFWalking directions to Stockport Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,475
Band E£3,025
Band F£3,575
Band G£4,126
Band H£4,951

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK3 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jess Meller

Edgeley - Elected 7 May 2026

Edgeley Community Association

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
WardEdgeleyE05015023
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EdgeleyE02001202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 016DE01005822
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK3 0EQ

Is SK3 0EQ (Edgeley) safe?

The area around SK3 0EQ records about 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SK3 0EQ?

The median sale price around SK3 0EQ in Edgeley is £242,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK3 0EQ?

There are 20 schools close to SK3 0EQ, including Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College, Hollywood Park Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK3 0EQ?

The closest station to SK3 0EQ is Stockport, about 166 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK3 0EQ?

SK3 0EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK3 0EQ (Edgeley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 0EQ is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jess Meller (Edgeley Community Association).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.