SK3 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hope Hill in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward and the Stockport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK3 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00029487 (shared with 715 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK3 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK3 0AL.
318
34
£ 35,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK3 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SK3 0AL combines 73% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK3 0AL. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Hollywood Park Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Lark Hill Nursery School
Lark Hill Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Stockport Baptist Church0.7 km
- Afiyet Restaurant0.6 km
- Baxter Storey @ CDL0.6 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.7 km
- Edgeley Community Church0.9 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Nine Til Nine0.7 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Mottram Street Pantry0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Club Replay also t/a Mr Beast Burger, Papi Taco, Rebel Rito Burrito, Fiesta Mexican, Seoul Chikin, Flip the bird, Wings & Tings, K Bok, Haus of Wings, Sides, Another Wings, SoBe Burger, Little Bao Boy, Chick n bun, Twisted London0.2 km
- Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra0.9 km
- New Curry Palace0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Kino's Takeaway0.7 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Kylie's Cakes For Occasions0.8 km
- Lorraines Fruit's0.9 km
- One Below0.6 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.2 km
- Genting Casino0.8 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.9 km
- The Magnet0.4 km
- Dr Feelgood0.9 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.6 km
- Heaton Chapel2.0 km
- Davenport2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Street0.1 km
- Hollywood Park0.2 km
- Georges Road0.2 km
- bound (to def route)0.2 km
- Georges Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK30AL · Data under Open Government Licence