Garners Lane is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8QS is located in the Davenport & Cale Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garners Lane, Stockport, SK3 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 8QD, SK3 8QP, SK3 8LN, SK3 8RD, SK3 8QR, SK3 8RF, SK3 8QW, SK3 8LW, SK3 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 36.6% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 33.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 45.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 11.1% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 90% | 89.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92% | 87.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 86.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garners Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Davenport & Cale Green 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Garners Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-28 | £259,753 |
| 84 Garners Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2022-10-28 | £503,767 |
| 86 Garners Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-05 | £440,781 |
| 125 Garners Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-07-27 | £296,484 |
| 66 Garners Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2017-06-22 | £293,672 |
SK3 8QS 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane , Adswood SK3 8PQ | - not rated | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Rostrevor Road , Adswood SK3 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Infant School Bramhall Lane , SK2 6HY | - not rated | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 456 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,503 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Youth Centre | Adswood Youth Club, Neston Grove | 361 yd | |
| Flora Cafe | 207 Garners Lane, Adswood | 415 yd | |
| Richard House | 69-73 Beech Road, Cale Green | 652 yd | |
| Cale Green Life Centre | 71 Adswood Road, Cale Green | 697 yd | |
| Chinese 203 Restaurant | 203 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Cricket Club | 75 Beech Road, Cale Green | 652 yd | |
| Parkside Social Club | 66 Midland Road, Bramhall | 849 yd | |
| The Plough | 197 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 934 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor | 218 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE7EN | 211 Garners Lane, Adswood | 415 yd | |
| Garners Lane Pizza Ltd T/A UK Pizza | 203A Garners Lane, Adswood | 415 yd | |
| Tasty Place | 282 Adswood Road, Adswood | 567 yd | |
| The Snack Shack | 159 Adswood Road, Cale Green | 583 yd | |
| Luciano Pizza | 132A Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 518 yd | |
| St George's Convenience Store | 126 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 633 yd | |
| Spar | 209-213 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 726 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 805 yd | |
| Pantry At Number 5 | 5 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Bakery Bridge ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 682 yd | |
| Davenport Playing Fields BURLINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 725 yd | |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 756 yd | |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 786 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 197.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.