Postcode SK3 8AU is located in a major urban area, within the Brinnington & Stockport Central 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 217.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year. The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
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.
Edgeley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% 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.
The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 72 ft away from SK3 8AU.
Edgeley near SK3 8AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| 0.9 mi | Davenport | N/A | Walking directions to Davenport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hollywood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shaw Heath Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Brinnington & Stockport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brinnington & Stockport Central
In the SK3 8AU postcode area, located within Edgeley, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 18 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AD | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Gary's | 25-27 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Gary's |
| 0.1 mi | Edgeley Local | 41 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Edgeley Local |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local MiniMarket | 59 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Your Local MiniMarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.