Hardman Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 0BJ is located in the Edgeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardman Street, Stockport, SK3 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 0BG, SK3 0BN, SK3 0AN, SK3 0BQ, SK3 0DY, SK3 0HW, SK4 1AS, SK3 0DJ, SK3 0EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 0BJ is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 43.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 56.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK3 0BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60% | 71.6% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 33.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 45.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SK3 0BJ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 9.4% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24% | 18.9% | -5.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 49.2% | 29.2% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 72.1% | -24.8% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 70.2% | -22.4% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 10% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 69.8% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardman Street was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 818.8% higher than the Brinnington & Stockport Central average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Hardman Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Brinnington & Stockport Central and the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Space Ltd Hardman Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £231,350 | 2017-04-28 | £308,061 |
| Full-Time Employee | 179 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 8 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 74 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 539 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Individual Teaching and Support Service Stockport Education Division , Town Hall SK1 3XE | - not rated | 785 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan/Invasion Airsoft | Units 1 And 2, Wear Mill | 235 yd | |
| Lulu's@ Ltd | Decathlon, 12 Georges Road | 461 yd | |
| Arc Centre Cafe | The Hat Works, Wellington Road South | 507 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Stockport Railway Station, Station Road | 525 yd | |
| Starbucks | Stockport Railway Station, Station Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 154 Heaton Lane | 297 yd | |
| The Runaway Brewery | 9 - 11 Astley Street, Stockport | 390 yd | |
| Garrick Theatre | Exchange Street, Stockport | 526 yd | |
| The Midland Pub | The Midland, 19 Wellington Road North | 577 yd | |
| The Magnet | Magnet Inn, 51 Wellington Road North | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Kitchen, Behroz, Lunch Box, Rebel Rito, Fiesta Mexico, Papi Taco, Out Fry, Ugly Chicken, The At | 61 Wood Street, Edgeley | 143 yd | |
| Last Monsoon | 54 King Street West, Stockport | 269 yd | |
| Wang Wang | 24 Chatham Street, Edgeley | 455 yd | |
| Sandwich Pound | 30 Mersey Square, Stockport | 557 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs Plc, 26-28 Mersey Square | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLYWOOD STORES | 4 Hollywood Towers, Hardman Street | 128 yd | |
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Railway Road, Stockport | 674 yd | |
| Cool Trader | 3 Castle Street, Edgeley | 722 yd | |
| "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank | 2 Castle Street, Edgeley | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 740 yd | |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Bowerfold Openspace GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Metro Fitness Ltd (Closed) 21-23 21-23 MERSEYWAY | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Heaton Norris Park PARSONAGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.