Shaw Heath is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8BP is located in the Brinnington & Stockport Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK3 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK1 3UD, SK2 6RX, SK1 3UB, SK2 6QU, SK3 8EJ, SK2 6QP, SK2 6SH, SK1 3UE, SK3 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 8BP is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 8BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 54.1% | 54.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 26.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 38.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.1% | 23.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.1% | 92.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Heath was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brinnington & Stockport Central 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-06-05 | £205,078 |
| 65 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2019-08-22 | £94,993 |
| 69 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2007-01-26 | £302,777 |
| 67 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-07-12 | £154,000 |
| 67 Shaw Heath, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2001-07-20 | £90,519 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,857 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 | 416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,930 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 | 623 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 841 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Coffee House | 65 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 2 yd | |
| Brooklyn Pottery | 104 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 147 yd | |
| Victoria Catering | Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Wellington Road South | 273 yd | |
| Stockport Quaker Meeting House | Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street | 299 yd | |
| Harappa Restaurant | 106 Higher Hillgate, Stockport | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthew House | 112 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 147 yd | |
| The Armoury | Armoury Inn, 31-33 Shaw Heath | 314 yd | |
| Jolly Crofter | 15 Castle Street, Edgeley | 384 yd | |
| The Plough | 197 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 416 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | The Pineapple, 50 Castle Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipiros Greek Fast Food Ltd | 67 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 1 yd | |
| Peri House | 165 Wellington Road South, Stockport | 273 yd | |
| SK Pizza | 269 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 299 yd | |
| Luckys | 234 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 314 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 245 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | New Mansion House, 173-191 Wellington Road South | 273 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 73 Lowfield Road, Cale Green | 299 yd | |
| Cool Trader | 3 Castle Street, Edgeley | 384 yd | |
| "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank | 2 Castle Street, Edgeley | 384 yd | |
| Euro Mini Market | 283 Wellington Road South, Heaviley | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 32 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 351 yd | |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 427 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 511 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Heathfield Annexe (Closed) Bramhall Lane | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 681 yd | |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 725 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.