Postcode SK3 8BH 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 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year. The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from SK3 8BH.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK3 8BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| 0.7 mi | Davenport | N/A | Walking directions to Davenport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.2 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 8BH 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 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 173-191 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 | Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers | 259-261 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NG | Walking directions to Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers |
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.