SK3 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford Street, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00029487 (shared with 715 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD STREET, SK3 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD STREET, SK3 0BT.
318
34
£ 35,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK3 0BT 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
SK3 0BT is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 0BT. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Lark Hill Nursery School
Lark Hill Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
Alexandra Park Primary School
Norris Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Stockport Baptist Church0.8 km
- Afiyet Restaurant0.8 km
- Baxter Storey @ CDL0.4 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.9 km
- Edgeley Community Church0.8 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Nine Til Nine0.7 km
- Asda Supermarket1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.8 km
- Cool Trader0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
43 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 London0.4 km
- Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra0.8 km
- New Curry Palace0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Kino's Takeaway0.5 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Kylie's Cakes For Occasions0.8 km
- One Below0.8 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.6 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.4 km
- Genting Casino1.0 km
- The Magnet0.6 km
- Crown Inn0.4 km
- Egerton Arms1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.8 km
- Heaton Chapel2.0 km
- Davenport2.3 km
Bus Stops
- bound (to def route)0.1 km
- Chester Street0.2 km
- bound (to def route)0.2 km
- bound (to define route)0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK30BT · Data under Open Government Licence