Bilson Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 0TP 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 Bilson Drive, Stockport, SK3 0TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 0TW, SK3 0TR, SK3 0TN, SK3 0US, SK3 0TA, SK3 9RN, SK3 9RW, SK3 0TS, SK3 0UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 0TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 51.3% | 55.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 34.8% | 41.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 47.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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% | 15.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.5% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 23.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bilson Drive 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 -44.7%.

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 Bilson Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2026-01-30 | £266,989 |
| 28 Bilson Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-30 | £266,948 |
| 19 Bilson Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2021-05-04 | £200,269 |
| 28 Bilson Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2016-10-28 | £234,888 |
| 9 Bilson Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2014-05-30 | £230,816 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | - not rated | 930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Infant School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Junior School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 585 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 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,750 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 | 680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 1,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Leisure Avondale | Avondale Recreation Centre, Heathbank Road | 233 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited Stockport Academy | Stockport Academy, Heathbank Road | 234 yd | |
| Swanbourne Gardens | 45 Swanbourne Gardens, Edgeley | 478 yd | |
| Grace Baptist Church | 290 Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath | 524 yd | |
| Cafe On The Park | Park Square, Bird Hall Lane | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca) | 265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 79 yd | |
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 273 yd | |
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 548 yd | |
| Cheadle Heath Club & Institute | 1 Hoylake Road, Edgeley | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJ's Pantry | 2 Shaftesbury Road, Cheadle Heath | 274 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | 44 Kensington Road, Edgeley | 314 yd | |
| Shuhel Express | 345 Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath | 648 yd | |
| Classy Bites Limited | 124 Stockport Road, Edgeley | 696 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 70 Stockport Road, Edgeley | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road | 355 yd | |
| B & M Home Store | Homebase, Stockport Road | 677 yd | |
| Premier -Cheadle Heath Convenience Store | 225-227 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 773 yd | |
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 806 yd | |
| Aldi | 220 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.