Postcode insights

SK3 9RS

Orchard Vale

Edgeley

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Detailed insights for SK3 9RS

Overview

Postcode SK3 9RS is located in a major urban area, within the Edgeley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheadle Heath area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheadle Heath is £49,071 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Cheadle Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cheadle Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Cheadle Heath is £49,071 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 163 ft away from SK3 9RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheadle Heath near SK3 9RS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK3 9RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK3 9RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.5 miBonner ParkSmallWalking directions to Bonner Park
0.4 miSiddington Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Siddington Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
6,821.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.5(-61%)
Vehicle crime
12.33(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-56%)
Public order
7.25(-28%)
Burglary
5.8(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
93.19%
Bangladeshi
6
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.15%
Other White
6
2.15%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
29.49%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.2%
No qualifications
37
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.21%
Apprenticeship
20
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
54.46%
Owns outright
36
35.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.94%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.97%
Shared ownership
1
0.99%
Total households: 101

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 9RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK3 9RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 20252, Orchard Vale, Stockport, SK3 9RSTerracedLeasehold£347,500
03 Apr 20251, Orchard Vale, Stockport, SK3 9RSOtherFreehold£20,000
06 Mar 202520, Orchard Vale, Stockport, SK3 9RSDetachedLeasehold£310,000
17 Apr 2025157, Cheadle Old Road, Stockport, SK3 9RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
27 Mar 2026103, Cheadle Old Road, Stockport, SK3 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the SK3 9RS postcode area, located within Cheadle Heath, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK3 9RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAlexandra Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryStockport AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBridge Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 9RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK3 9RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Corner Shop51 Kensington Road, Stockport, SK3 0UFWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBird Hall Lane, Stockport, SK3 0RNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miBig Saver168 Northgate Road, Stockport, SK3 9NLWalking directions to Big Saver
0.5 miGary's Convenience Store103 Bloom Street, Stockport, SK3 9LQWalking directions to Gary's Convenience Store
0.5 miMorrisonsEdgley Road, Stockport, SK3 0RJWalking directions to Morrisons

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 9RS, 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)Cheadle HeathE02001204
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 018AE01005765
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SK3 9RS

Is SK3 9RS (Cheadle Heath) safe?

The area around SK3 9RS records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SK3 9RS?

The median sale price around SK3 9RS in Cheadle Heath is £242,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK3 9RS?

There are 18 schools close to SK3 9RS, including Alexandra Park Primary School (Outstanding), Stockport Academy (Good) and Bridge Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK3 9RS?

The closest station to SK3 9RS is Stockport, about 1,473 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK3 9RS?

SK3 9RS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK3 9RS (Cheadle Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK3 9RS 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.