Postcode SK3 9AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Edgeley area 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 median sale price in Edgeley is £245,000 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £217,000 and £286,000. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 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 4,730 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK3 9AQ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK3 9AQ 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Davenport | N/A | Walking directions to Davenport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 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 179 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Edgeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £327,500 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £302,500 | £340 |
| Terraced | 122 | £230,000 | £292 |
| Flats | 5 | £167,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £232,500 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £140,000 | £281,250 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £282 |
| 2026 | £346 | £209 | £342 | £292 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 3, Cecil Street, Stockport, SK3 9BD | Terraced | Freehold | £211,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 21, Worrall Street, Stockport, SK3 9BE | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 23, York Street, Stockport, SK3 9HJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 63, Bowdon Street, Stockport, SK3 9HG | Terraced | Leasehold | £179,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 59, Bowdon Street, Stockport, SK3 9HG | Terraced | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SK3 9AQ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK3 9AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Edgeley Local | 41 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Edgeley Local |
| 0 mi | Your Local MiniMarket | 59 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Your Local MiniMarket |
| 0 mi | Gary's | 25-27 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Gary's |
| 0 mi | Go Local | 18 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AD | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Cool Trader | 1 The Precinct, Stockport, SK3 9AJ | Walking directions to Cool Trader |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK3 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jess Meller
Edgeley - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK3 9AQ 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 9AQ in Edgeley is £245,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SK3 9AQ, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Cale Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK3 9AQ is Stockport, about 414 m away.
SK3 9AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,730 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 9AQ is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jess Meller (Edgeley Community Association).