Postcode SK3 9RU is located in a major urban area, within the Edgeley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Adswood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Adswood is £40,725 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Adswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Adswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Adswood is £40,725 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from SK3 9RU.
Adswood near SK3 9RU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bonner Park | Small | Walking directions to Bonner Park |
| 0.3 mi | Siddington Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Siddington Avenue Park |
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 9RU.
In the SK3 9RU postcode area, located within Adswood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK3 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Stockport, SK3 9NL | Walking directions to Big Saver |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Shop | 51 Kensington Road, Stockport, SK3 0UF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Gary's Convenience Store | 103 Bloom Street, Stockport, SK3 9LQ | Walking directions to Gary's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Zak's News & Convenience | 150 Grenville Street, Stockport, SK3 9EU | Walking directions to Zak's News & Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Bucharest One | Lomas Street, Stockport, SK3 9AR | Walking directions to Bucharest One |
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 9RU, 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 9RU records about 160 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 9RU in Adswood is £242,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SK3 9RU, including Alexandra Park Primary School (Outstanding), Bridge Hall Primary School (Good) and Stockport Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK3 9RU is Stockport, about 1,306 m away.
SK3 9RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 535 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 9RU 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.