Bowdon Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 9EA is located in the Edgeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowdon Street, Stockport, SK3 9EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9DY, SK3 9AF, SK3 9EF, SK3 0DP, SK3 9HJ, SK3 9AB, SK3 9AD, SK3 9ED, SK3 9DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK3 9EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 9EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 42.9% | 58.3% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 27.5% | 17.6% | -9.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 34.1% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 37.5% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 32.2% | 18.4% | -13.8% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 6.9% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.2% | 24.1% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 92.2% | 81.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 81.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowdon Street was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4000.0% higher than the Brinnington & Stockport Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Bowdon Street has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Brinnington & Stockport Central and the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bowdon Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2003-06-23 | £123,006 |
| 3 Bowdon Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2002-12-23 | £104,625 |
| 5 Bowdon Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,950 | 1999-08-20 | £219,529 |
SK3 9EA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 27 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Marriott Street , SK1 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School Etchells Street , St Petersgate SK1 1EF | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,941 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 | 1,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 2,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sivoris | 12 Castle Street, Edgeley | 135 yd | |
| Breakfast At Bethany's | 64 Castle Street, Edgeley | 179 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge | 19 Castle Street, Edgeley | 236 yd | |
| Rj's Kitchen | 31 Castle Street, Edgeley | 236 yd | |
| The Cozy Cafe | 81 Castle Street, Edgeley | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Crofter | 15 Castle Street, Edgeley | 135 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | The Pineapple, 50 Castle Street | 182 yd | |
| The Armoury | Armoury Inn, 31-33 Shaw Heath | 189 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 83 Castle Street, Edgeley | 386 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 107 Castle Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustaph's | 11 Castle Street, Edgeley | 135 yd | |
| Happiness City | 48 Castle Street, Edgeley | 179 yd | |
| Chilli Massalla | 38 Castle Street, Edgeley | 179 yd | |
| Chunky Fried Chicken | 22 Castle Street, Edgeley | 179 yd | |
| Smashers | 54 Castle Street, Edgeley | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Trader | 3 Castle Street, Edgeley | 135 yd | |
| "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank | 2 Castle Street, Edgeley | 135 yd | |
| Edgeley Discount Store | 43 Castle Street, Edgeley | 217 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 386 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 402 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 84 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 167 yd | |
| Stockport College Academy Of Sport WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| St Thomas C Of E Primary School MARRIOTT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 669 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stockport) (Closed) 1-15 1-15 Middle Hillgate | health and fitness suite | 803 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.