St Lesmo Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 0TX 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 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, SK3 0TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9NH, SK3 9NR, SK3 9NT, SK3 9NS, SK3 9NP, SK3 9NN, SK3 9NW, SK3 9NY, SK3 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 0TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24% | 33.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 39% | 50.7% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 22.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 14% | -16.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 36.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.3% | 95.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Lesmo 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 -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2023-03-13 | £354,739 |
| 6 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-23 | £384,384 |
| 50 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-05-06 | £488,653 |
| 4 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-04-29 | £217,410 |
| 9A St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-03-31 | £326,086 |
SK3 0TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK3 0TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,471 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 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 2out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wycliffe | Wycliffe Villa Hotel, 74 Edgeley Road | 272 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited Stockport Academy | Stockport Academy, Heathbank Road | 385 yd | |
| Life Leisure Avondale | Avondale Recreation Centre, Heathbank Road | 385 yd | |
| More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay | Edgeley Childrens Centre, Cheadle Old Road | 415 yd | |
| Edgeley Community Church | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 312 yd | |
| The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca) | 265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 463 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street | 690 yd | |
| Cheadle Heath Club & Institute | 1 Hoylake Road, Edgeley | 757 yd | |
| Edgeley Conservative Club | Flat, Edgeley Conservative Club | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra | Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road | 271 yd | |
| New Garden | 185 Chatham Street, Edgeley | 324 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | 44 Kensington Road, Edgeley | 436 yd | |
| Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk | 79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley | 497 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 70 Stockport Road, Edgeley | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 279 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road | 618 yd | |
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 631 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 768 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 201 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.