Postcode SK3 8AX 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 Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 250 ft away from SK3 8AX.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK3 8AX 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Brinnington & Stockport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £4,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £310,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £255,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 36 | £190,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 18 | £146,250 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £78,000 | £120,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £189,950 | £80,600 | £147,500 | £103,000 |
| 2018 | £197,473 | £78,000 | £162,995 | £119,500 |
| 2019 | £227,495 | £95,250 | £185,495 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £244,995 | £79,800 | £199,995 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £120,000 | £208,000 | £143,000 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £175,250 |
| 2023 | £313,000 | £140,000 | £211,500 | £178,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £160,000 | £244,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £130,000 | £245,000 | £218,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £145 | £146 | £127 |
| 2017 | £206 | £180 | £175 | £127 |
| 2018 | £215 | £146 | £200 | £147 |
| 2019 | £241 | £187 | £204 | £148 |
| 2020 | £260 | £128 | £212 | £178 |
| 2021 | £278 | £211 | £231 | £170 |
| 2022 | £320 | £237 | £262 | £212 |
| 2023 | £345 | £254 | £277 | £196 |
| 2024 | £269 | £288 | £272 | £215 |
| 2025 | £325 | £240 | £281 | £212 |
| 2026 | £315 | £288 | £270 | £274 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 8AX.
In the SK3 8AX postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 8AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 18 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AD | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Gary's | 25-27 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Gary's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Edgeley Local | 41 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Edgeley Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for SK3 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shaun Regan
Brinnington & Stockport Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK3 8AX records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK3 8AX in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SK3 8AX, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK3 8AX is Stockport, about 278 m away.
SK3 8AX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 8AX is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Regan (Reform UK).
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.