Melrose Avenue, Stockport, SK3 0QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 0QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.8%	50.6%	3.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	53.2%	49.4%	-3.8%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 0QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	37.6%	42.8%	5.2%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	45.2%	-0.4%	44.2%	1.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.6%	8.1%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	4.9%	3.2%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.9%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.8%	50.8%	-3.0%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	33.1%	39.1%	6.0%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	9.2%	7%	-2.2%	12.7%	-5.7%
Bad health	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 0QX this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.8%	9%	-5.8%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8.6%	-5.1%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	15.8%	-3.6%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	4.7%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	18.3%	2.0%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	28.5%	41.7%	13.2%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1%	2.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	90.4%	91.8%	1.4%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	93.9%	94.5%	0.6%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	3%	0.5%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	94.5%	1.5%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Melrose Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK3 0QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Melrose Avenue are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Melrose Avenue, Stockport, SK3 0QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK3 0QX

Average Price
£302,141

Semi-Detached
£294,735

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,763

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melrose Avenue

Average Price
£298,101

Semi-Detached
£294,419

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£327,556

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melrose AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Melrose Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-11-08	£202,821
4 Melrose Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2019-08-16	£319,169
5 Melrose Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2017-08-01	£314,297
3 Melrose Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2016-02-29	£327,874
4 Melrose Avenue, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2009-02-06	£301,056

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK3 0QX

Employment

SK3 0QX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	144
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Education	22
Transport and storage	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Information and communication	9
Other	8
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	4out of 4	1,858 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB	3out of 4	2,083 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ	4out of 4	2,593 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ	3out of 4	738 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE	3out of 4	765 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ	4out of 4	1,544 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF	2out of 4	1,555 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP	3out of 4	1,285 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG	3out of 4	1,728 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB	- not rated	2,138 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX	3out of 4	2,314 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP	4out of 4	2,330 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,008 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School
Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH	- not rated	4,065 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ	4out of 4	713 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR	- not rated	1,788 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE	- not rated	2,048 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE	3out of 4	2,048 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE	- not rated	2,099 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Printers Arms	Printers Arms, 220 Stockport Road	262 yd
Gather And Gather @ Lex Autolease	Street Record, Heathside Park Road	301 yd
St Cuthbert's C Of E Church	St Cuthberts Church, 6 Cuthbert Road	465 yd
Chilli Hut Grill Bar	219 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	504 yd
Cheadle Town Football Club	Park Road Stadium, Park Road	666 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red Lion	Red Lion, 83 Stockport Road	678 yd
Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club	Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue	715 yd
Abney Scout & Guide Centre	Abney Scout And Guide Residential Centre, Abney Park	887 yd
The Royal Oak	22 Stockport Road, Cheadle	953 yd
Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club	24 Stockport Road, Cheadle	953 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pasta Punk And Ape Pizza		213 yd
Cheadle Tandoori	228 Stockport Road, Cheadle	281 yd
Lahori Spice	223 A Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	494 yd
New Atlanta Burgers And Shakes	246 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	503 yd
Taste Express	248 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	503 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	283 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	198 yd
Aldi	220 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	503 yd
Premier -Cheadle Heath Convenience Store	225-227 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath	504 yd
Lifestyle Express	142 Stockport Road, Cheadle	521 yd
B & M Home Store	Homebase, Stockport Road	737 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road	grass pitches	531 yd
Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD	grass pitches	643 yd
Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road	grass pitches	647 yd
Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	701 yd
Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD	grass pitches	739 yd
Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	814 yd
Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE	grass pitches	832 yd
Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive	grass pitches	984 yd
Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road	health and fitness suite	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SK3 0QX