SK3 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Stockport in Stockport. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward and the Stockport constituency.
Day-to-day life in SK3 0DS has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00029460 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK3 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK3 0DS.
331
38
£ 35,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, SK3 0DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK3 0DS. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Lark Hill Primary School
Lark Hill Nursery School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Little Lanka1.0 km
- Afiyet Restaurant0.7 km
- Baxter Storey @ CDL0.9 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.5 km
- Edgeley Community Church0.8 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- J And J Chippy0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- New Garden0.8 km
- Rainbow House0.4 km
- Smashers0.4 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Kylie's Cakes For Occasions0.6 km
- Lorraines Fruit's0.8 km
- One Below0.6 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.2 km
- Genting Casino0.7 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.8 km
- The Magnet0.7 km
- Walthew House0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Old Rectory0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.2 km
Supermarkets
15 nearby- "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.4 km
- Cool Trader0.4 km
- HOLLYWOOD STORES0.2 km
- Pound Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.2 km
- Davenport1.9 km
- Heaton Chapel2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stockport Rail Station0.1 km
- Stockport0.2 km
- Stockport Rail Station0.2 km
- King Street West (to define route)0.2 km
- King Street West (to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK30DS · Data under Open Government Licence