Sussex Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 0JL 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 Sussex Road, Stockport, SK3 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 0JN, SK3 0JG, SK3 0JQ, SK3 0UB, SK3 0UA, SK3 0JB, SK3 0JJ, SK3 0BS, SK3 0JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK3 0JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 43.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.9% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 20% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 87% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 91.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sussex Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,675 | 2023-10-09 | £340,995 |
| 4 Sussex Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-08-24 | £263,058 |
| 16 Sussex Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-26 | £328,008 |
| 7 Sussex Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,155 | 2022-08-22 | £359,943 |
| 17 Sussex Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2022-07-27 | £331,881 |
SK3 0JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 2out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport Didsbury Road , SK4 3JH | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Limited Stockport Academy | Stockport Academy, Heathbank Road | 365 yd | |
| Life Leisure Avondale | Avondale Recreation Centre, Heathbank Road | 365 yd | |
| Grace Baptist Church | 290 Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath | 446 yd | |
| Go Coffee | Go Outdoors, Stockport Road | 453 yd | |
| Chilli Hut Grill Bar | 219 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Heath Club & Institute | 1 Hoylake Road, Edgeley | 275 yd | |
| The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca) | 265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 521 yd | |
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 600 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague, Craig Road | 774 yd | |
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 2 Go | 70 Stockport Road, Edgeley | 116 yd | |
| Classy Bites Limited | 124 Stockport Road, Edgeley | 199 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | 44 Kensington Road, Edgeley | 280 yd | |
| Shuhel Express | 345 Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath | 540 yd | |
| PJ's Pantry | 2 Shaftesbury Road, Cheadle Heath | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road | 362 yd | |
| B & M Home Store | Homebase, Stockport Road | 454 yd | |
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 679 yd | |
| Premier -Cheadle Heath Convenience Store | 225-227 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 684 yd | |
| Aldi | 220 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Powerleague (Stockport) CRAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 798 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Mersey Vale Primary School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 939 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.