Bracadale Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8RY 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 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, SK3 8RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 8RZ, SK3 8UR, SK3 8UP, SK3 8SY, SK3 8RX, SK3 8UW, SK3 8UX, SK3 8RU, SK3 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 8RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK3 8RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 29.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 51.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 49.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.5% | 10.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracadale Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-11-25 | £305,114 |
| 111 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-31 | £274,342 |
| 87 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-02-28 | £288,379 |
| 54 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-02-21 | £267,175 |
| 99 Bracadale Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-11-07 | £253,015 |
SK3 8RY 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,699 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 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Rostrevor Road , Adswood SK3 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Infant School Bramhall Lane , SK2 6HY | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | 2out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Buxton Road , Heaviley SK2 6NX | - not rated | 1,125 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 2,276 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel Bank 12 Devonshire Park Road , Davenport SK2 6JP | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Cafe | 207 Garners Lane, Adswood | 612 yd | |
| Adswood Youth Centre | Adswood Youth Club, Neston Grove | 650 yd | |
| Richard House | 69-73 Beech Road, Cale Green | 801 yd | |
| Chinese 203 Restaurant | 203 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 808 yd | |
| Funky Monkey Coffee Company Ltd | 175 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | 218 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 585 yd | |
| Parkside Social Club | 66 Midland Road, Bramhall | 662 yd | |
| Stockport Cricket Club | 75 Beech Road, Cale Green | 801 yd | |
| Stockport Georgians Cricket Club | Cromley Road, Woodsmoor | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Eats | 168 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 380 yd | |
| Luciano Pizza | 132A Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 429 yd | |
| Mayflower | 128 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 429 yd | |
| Garners Lane Pizza Ltd T/A UK Pizza | 203A Garners Lane, Adswood | 612 yd | |
| SE7EN | 211 Garners Lane, Adswood | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Convenience Store | 126 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 429 yd | |
| Spar | 209-213 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 680 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 762 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 808 yd | |
| Woodsmoor Post Office/Go Local Extra | Woodsmoor Post Office, 64 Woodsmoor Lane | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport Playing Fields BURLINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 603 yd | |
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Bakery Bridge ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 837 yd | |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 886 yd | |
| Woodsmoor/Flowery Fields (Closed) Woodsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 911 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.