Postcode insights

SK3 9JL

Old Chapel Street

Edgeley

Interactive map showing SK3 9JL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK3 9JL

Overview

Postcode SK3 9JL 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Edgeley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Edgeley has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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 9JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Edgeley near SK3 9JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK3 9JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK3 9JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miHollywood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollywood Park
0.4 miBonner ParkSmallWalking directions to Bonner Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
11,060.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.72(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.16(-67%)
Vehicle crime
8.32(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-22%)
Burglary
6.4(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
91.78%
Other Asian
4
1.83%
Pakistani
3
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.91%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
27.66%
Level 3 (A level)
46
24.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
16.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
15.96%
No qualifications
19
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
45.79%
Owns with a mortgage
30
28.04%
Owns outright
17
15.89%
Social rents from council
4
3.74%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

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 9JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025160, Old Chapel Street, Stockport, SK3 9JLTerracedFreehold£263,000
14 Feb 2025132, Old Chapel Street, Stockport, SK3 9JLTerracedFreehold£232,500
01 Aug 20251, Hartley Street, Stockport, SK3 9JWTerracedFreehold£240,000
02 Apr 202618, Torkington Street, Stockport, SK3 9JSTerracedFreehold£172,000
05 Dec 202534, Torkington Street, Stockport, SK3 9JSTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK3 9JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAlexandra Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLark Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryLark Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 9JL

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

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 9JL, 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 016BE01005816
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK3 9JL

Is SK3 9JL (Edgeley) safe?

The area around SK3 9JL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9JL?

The median sale price around SK3 9JL 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 9JL?

There are 20 schools close to SK3 9JL, including Alexandra Park Primary School (Outstanding), Lark Hill Primary School (Good) and Lark Hill Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK3 9JL?

The closest station to SK3 9JL is Stockport, about 697 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK3 9JL?

SK3 9JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK3 9JL (Edgeley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 9JL 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.