Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

BOWLER PLACE, SK3 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLER PLACE, SK3 0BF.

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Population

516

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

home £286,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Bridge Hall Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Alexandra Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.4 km
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Stockport Academy

Good1006 pupils0.7 km
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary School

Good166 pupils0.8 km
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Adswood Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Lark Hill Nursery School

Outstanding53 pupils1.0 km
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Lark Hill Primary School

Good155 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • New Garden0.8 km
  • Rainbow House0.9 km
  • Kurious0.9 km
  • Kurious Kebab0.9 km
  • SE7EN0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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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