Postcode SK3 8BQ 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £30,600 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.
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.
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 of residents in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £30,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from SK3 8BQ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK3 8BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hollywood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollywood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shaw Heath Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 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 | 41 | £157,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £238,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £184,500 |
10 year median price trend in Brinnington & Stockport Central
In the SK3 8BQ 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 8BQ
| 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 | Spar | 157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.