Fox Street is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 9JY 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 Fox Street, Stockport, SK3 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9JZ, SK3 9JT, SK3 9LA, SK3 9JU, SK3 9LE, SK3 9JN, SK3 9ER, SK3 9JX, SK3 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 9JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.7% | 41.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 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 | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.4% | 15.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 16.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 41.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 86.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 95.9% | 88.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brinnington & Stockport Central 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Fox Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-04-04 | £262,160 |
| 64A Fox Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2025-02-24 | £414,697 |
| 83 Fox Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-21 | £297,379 |
| 82 Fox Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-05-01 | £252,043 |
| 109 Fox Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-27 | £246,785 |
SK3 9JY 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | - not rated | 486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Infant School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 559 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 945 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Individual Teaching and Support Service Stockport Education Division , Town Hall SK1 3XE | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeley Community Church | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 290 yd | |
| ST4ND | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 290 yd | |
| Olive | 88-90 Castle Street, Edgeley | 349 yd | |
| The Friary | 108-110 Castle Street, Edgeley | 349 yd | |
| Caker St | 97 Castle Street, Edgeley | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street | 306 yd | |
| Edgeley Conservative Club | Flat, Edgeley Conservative Club | 322 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 83 Castle Street, Edgeley | 397 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 107 Castle Street | 397 yd | |
| Edgeley & Shaw Heath Labour Club | Edgeley And Shaw Heath Labour Club, Hardcastle Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shookys | Unit To The Rear Of, 2A Torkington Street | 151 yd | |
| New Garden | 185 Chatham Street, Edgeley | 219 yd | |
| Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra | Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road | 302 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 62 Old Chapel Street, Edgeley | 320 yd | |
| Bombay Castle | 104-106 Castle Street, Edgeley | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 173 yd | |
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 270 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 349 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 397 yd | |
| HOLLYWOOD STORES | 4 Hollywood Towers, Hardman Street | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 749 yd | |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Life Leisure Grand Central Wellington Road South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Reflections (Closed) Heaton Lane | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Shaw Heath | health and fitness suite | 965 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 | 171.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.