Portrea Close is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8RU 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 Portrea Close, Stockport, SK3 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 8RS, SK3 8RZ, SK3 8RT, SK3 8RX, SK3 8QZ, SK3 8RY, SK3 8SE, SK3 8UP, SK3 8SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 8RU 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 8RU, 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 Portrea Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Portrea Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-04-14 | £200,000 |
| 35 Portrea Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2024-12-13 | £200,489 |
| 4 Portrea Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-28 | £255,744 |
| 44 Portrea Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-21 | £194,366 |
| 31 Portrea Close, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-06-07 | £207,134 |
SK3 8RU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,018 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 | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Rostrevor Road , Adswood SK3 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cale Green Primary School Shaw Road South , Shaw Heath SK3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,315 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 | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 566 yd | |
| Flora Cafe | 207 Garners Lane, Adswood | 575 yd | |
| Richard House | 69-73 Beech Road, Cale Green | 632 yd | |
| Chinese 203 Restaurant | 203 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 693 yd | |
| Funky Monkey Coffee Company Ltd | 175 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Cricket Club | 75 Beech Road, Cale Green | 632 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor | 218 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 748 yd | |
| Parkside Social Club | 66 Midland Road, Bramhall | 807 yd | |
| The Plough | 197 Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 964 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 113 Buxton Road, Heaviley | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciano Pizza | 132A Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 421 yd | |
| Mayflower | 128 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 421 yd | |
| Spice Eats | 168 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 426 yd | |
| SE7EN | 211 Garners Lane, Adswood | 575 yd | |
| Garners Lane Pizza Ltd T/A UK Pizza | 203A Garners Lane, Adswood | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Convenience Store | 126 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 421 yd | |
| Spar | 209-213 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 585 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 693 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 706 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 73 Lowfield Road, Cale Green | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Davenport Playing Fields BURLINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 566 yd | |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Bakery Bridge ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 668 yd | |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 716 yd | |
| Heathfield Annexe (Closed) Bramhall Lane | grass pitches | 875 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 | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.