Postcode insights

SK3 9AN

St Matthews Road

Edgeley

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Detailed insights for SK3 9AN

Overview

Postcode SK3 9AN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK3 9AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgeley near SK3 9AN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK3 9AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport
1 mi

Davenport

N/A

Walking directions to Davenport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK3 9AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miHollywood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollywood Park
0.4 miShaw Heath Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
7,623.5 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
209
84.96%
Other White
13
5.28%
African
9
3.66%
Chinese
4
1.63%
Pakistani
4
1.63%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
28.57%
No qualifications
36
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
36.52%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.74%
Owns outright
22
19.13%
Other social rented
15
13.04%
Social rents from council
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025145 - 147, Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9ARTerracedFreehold£320,000
31 Mar 202515, St Matthews Road, Stockport, SK3 9EZTerracedLeasehold£176,000
26 Nov 202514, St Matthews Terrace, Stockport, SK3 9EYTerracedFreehold£160,000
22 May 20259, St Matthews Terrace, Stockport, SK3 9EYTerracedFreehold£262,100
15 Apr 20255, St Matthews Terrace, Stockport, SK3 9EYTerracedFreehold£158,000

Schools

In the SK3 9AN postcode area, located within Edgeley, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK3 9AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlexandra Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 9AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK3 9AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCastle Convenience Store94 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9ALWalking directions to Castle Convenience Store
0 miBucharest OneLomas Street, Stockport, SK3 9ARWalking directions to Bucharest One
0 miCo-op Food84 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9ALWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCool Trader1 The Precinct, Stockport, SK3 9AJWalking directions to Cool Trader
0.1 miZak's News & Convenience150 Grenville Street, Stockport, SK3 9EUWalking directions to Zak's News & 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 9AN, 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 9AN

Is SK3 9AN (Edgeley) safe?

The area around SK3 9AN 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 9AN?

The median sale price around SK3 9AN 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 9AN?

There are 20 schools close to SK3 9AN, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Alexandra Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK3 9AN?

The closest station to SK3 9AN is Stockport, about 542 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK3 9AN?

SK3 9AN 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 9AN (Edgeley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 9AN 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.