Arbury Avenue is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 0QA is located in the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arbury Avenue, Stockport, SK3 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 0PY, SK3 0QB, SK3 0PL, SK3 0RG, SK3 0PX, SK3 0PW, SK3 0SX, SK3 0PZ, SK3 0NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 0QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK3 0QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 30.5% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 60.7% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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% | 51% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30.3% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.8% | 14.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 36.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 88% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.7% | 92.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbury Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Arbury Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-10-13 | £333,275 |
| 1 Arbury Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-03 | £300,420 |
| 23 Arbury Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-10-28 | £295,403 |
| 5 Arbury Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-02-28 | £293,329 |
| 24 Arbury Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-30 | £291,107 |
SK3 0QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Heath Infant School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Junior School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,210 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,717 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 | 321 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut Grill Bar | 219 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 196 yd | |
| Go Coffee | Go Outdoors, Stockport Road | 425 yd | |
| Grace Baptist Church | 290 Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath | 473 yd | |
| Gather And Gather @ Lex Autolease | Street Record, Heathside Park Road | 504 yd | |
| The Printers Arms | Printers Arms, 220 Stockport Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Cheadle Heath Club & Institute | 1 Hoylake Road, Edgeley | 650 yd | |
| The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca) | 265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 940 yd | |
| The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red Lion | Red Lion, 83 Stockport Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Punk And Ape Pizza | 158 yd | ||
| Lahori Spice | 223 A Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 187 yd | |
| New Atlanta Burgers And Shakes | 246 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 189 yd | |
| Taste Express | 248 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 189 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken And Pizza | 246 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 283 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 186 yd | |
| Aldi | 220 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 189 yd | |
| Premier -Cheadle Heath Convenience Store | 225-227 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 196 yd | |
| B & M Home Store | Homebase, Stockport Road | 424 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,087 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.