Postcode SK3 9HW 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 0.1 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.
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.
Edgeley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% 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.
The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 279 ft away from SK3 9HW.
Edgeley near SK3 9HW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £351,250 | £356 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £305,000 | £338 |
| Terraced | 117 | £229,500 | £290 |
| Flats | 7 | £162,000 | £270 |
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 | £232,750 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £140,000 | £315,250 | £227,500 |
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 | £283 |
| 2026 | £346 | £209 | £343 | £290 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9HW.
In the SK3 9HW postcode area, located within Edgeley, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 9HW
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Your Local MiniMarket | 59 Castle Street, Stockport, SK3 9AT | Walking directions to Your Local MiniMarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 9HW, 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 9HW 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.
The median sale price around SK3 9HW in Edgeley is £242,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SK3 9HW, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK3 9HW is Stockport, about 209 m away.
SK3 9HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 9HW is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jess Meller (Edgeley Community Association).
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.