SK3 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowler Place, 0.5km from Edge Lane in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Davenport and Cale Green ward and the Stockport constituency.
For families considering a move, SK3 0BF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 5.6% year-on-year. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00177730 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLER PLACE, SK3 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLER PLACE, SK3 0BF.
516
34
£ 35,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK3 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SK3 0BF combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK3 0BF. The average age is 34.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 221,995
7 sales · Mean £ 248,997
Terraced
£ 222,747
6 sales · Mean £ 230,914
Detached
£ 217,995
1 sales · Mean £ 217,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK3 0BF has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridge Hall Primary School
Alexandra Park Primary School
Stockport Academy
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Adswood Primary School
Lark Hill Nursery School
Lark Hill Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Kylie's Cakes For Occasions0.7 km
- William Hill0.8 km
- William Hill0.8 km
- Bonds Newsagents0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Edgeley Community Church0.6 km
- Stockport County 2010 Ltd0.7 km
- The Little Hatch0.5 km
- Leve Bakery Shawarama1.0 km
- St Matthew's Church0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Raja Bros0.8 km
- Pantry At Number 50.3 km
- Gigi Supermarket0.9 km
- Pound Express0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- New Garden0.8 km
- Rainbow House0.9 km
- Kurious0.9 km
- Kurious Kebab0.9 km
- SE7EN0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Grange Club0.5 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
- The Prince Albert0.8 km
- Edgeley & Shaw Heath Labour Club0.7 km
- Edgeley Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport1.3 km
- Davenport1.6 km
- Cheadle Hulme2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alvanley Crescent0.1 km
- Stirling Close0.1 km
- Alvanley Crescent0.2 km
- Alvanley Crescent0.2 km
- Rainow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK30BF · Data under Open Government Licence