Goodwood Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 8XB is located in the Davenport & Cale Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goodwood Drive, Stockport, SK3 8XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 8RJ, SK3 8RQ, SK3 8RH, SK3 8XL, SK3 8RE, SK3 8RF, SK3 8UU, SK3 8RN, SK3 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 8XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 32.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 51.5% | 52.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.4% | 17.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 9.5% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.5% | 86.8% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 88.3% | 83.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 83.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodwood Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North 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 -46.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Goodwood Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £331,102 | 2024-11-07 | £325,949 |
| 16 Goodwood Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-22 | £383,174 |
| 3 Goodwood Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-29 | £301,873 |
| 10 Goodwood Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-10 | £319,630 |
| 19 Goodwood Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2021-05-26 | £314,428 |
SK3 8XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,019 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 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Rostrevor Road , Adswood SK3 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevill Road Junior School Nevill Road , Bramhall SK7 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevill Road Infant School Nevill Road , Bramhall SK7 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,875 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 | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 3,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Cafe | 207 Garners Lane, Adswood | 286 yd | |
| Adswood Youth Centre | Adswood Youth Club, Neston Grove | 378 yd | |
| Bramhall Hub | 84 North Park Road, Bramhall | 796 yd | |
| The Little Hideout Cafe | 53 North Park Road, Bramhall | 894 yd | |
| Richard House | 69-73 Beech Road, Cale Green | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Social Club | 66 Midland Road, Bramhall | 513 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor | 218 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 861 yd | |
| Stockport Cricket Club | 75 Beech Road, Cale Green | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garners Lane Pizza Ltd T/A UK Pizza | 203A Garners Lane, Adswood | 286 yd | |
| SE7EN | 211 Garners Lane, Adswood | 286 yd | |
| Tasty Place | 282 Adswood Road, Adswood | 479 yd | |
| Spice Eats | 168 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 728 yd | |
| Luciano Pizza | 132A Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 443 yd | |
| St George's Convenience Store | 126 Bramhall Lane, Davenport | 764 yd | |
| Pantry At Number 5 | 5 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 941 yd | |
| Spar | 209-213 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 964 yd | |
| One Stop | 189 Bramhall Lane, Cale Green | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Davenport Playing Fields BURLINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Bakery Bridge ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Cale Green Park CALE GREEN PARK CALE GREEN PARK HEATH ROAD | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Stockport Cricket Club BEECH ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Oriel Bank School (Closed) Devonshire Park Road | 929 yd | |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Hillcrest Grammar School (Closed) Beech Avenue | 1,006 yd | |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School HILLCREST COTTAGE HILLCREST COTTAGE BEECH AVENUE | 1,052 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.