Greek Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8AX is located in the Brinnington & Stockport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greek Street, Stockport, SK3 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 8BA, SK3 8BD, SK3 9DU, SK3 8AB, SK3 9DR, SK3 9DG, SK3 9AB, SK3 9DY, SK1 3UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 8AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SK3 8AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 42% | 47.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 29.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.7% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 51.2% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 14.5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.1% | 25.3% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.1% | 62% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 75.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 75.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greek Street was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 512.5% higher than the Brinnington & Stockport Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greek Street has the lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Brinnington & Stockport Central and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51D Greek Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-10 | £168,496 |
| Mottram House, 43 Greek Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-10 | £187,033 |
| 27 Greek Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £240,500 | 2020-10-23 | £285,329 |
| 53 Greek Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-01-12 | £165,384 |
| Mottram House, 43 Greek Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-04-01 | £176,255 |
SK3 8AX 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | - not rated | 335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Teaching and Support Service Stockport Education Division , Town Hall SK1 3XE | - not rated | 393 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 544 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 1,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sivoris | 12 Castle Street, Edgeley | 177 yd | |
| Breakfast At Bethany's | 64 Castle Street, Edgeley | 294 yd | |
| Scotch Egg | 92 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 312 yd | |
| Refresh Coffee House | 65 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 314 yd | |
| Bask | 20 Railway Road, Stockport | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armoury | Armoury Inn, 31-33 Shaw Heath | 75 yd | |
| Jolly Crofter | 15 Castle Street, Edgeley | 177 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | The Pineapple, 50 Castle Street | 299 yd | |
| Nelson Tavern | 98 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 312 yd | |
| Stockport Events | Town Hall, Edward Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustaph's | 11 Castle Street, Edgeley | 177 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 103 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 276 yd | |
| Happiness City | 48 Castle Street, Edgeley | 294 yd | |
| Chilli Massalla | 38 Castle Street, Edgeley | 294 yd | |
| Chunky Fried Chicken | 22 Castle Street, Edgeley | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Trader | 3 Castle Street, Edgeley | 177 yd | |
| "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank | 2 Castle Street, Edgeley | 177 yd | |
| Edgeley Discount Store | 43 Castle Street, Edgeley | 312 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | New Mansion House, 173-191 Wellington Road South | 365 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Railway Road, Stockport | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 60 yd | |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 183 yd |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 471 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 811 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.