Waverley Road, Stockport, SK3 9NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK3 9NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.5%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.4%	48.5%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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	24%	33.2%	9.2%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	44%	-2.2%	44.2%	-0.2%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.4%	7.7%	-2.7%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	16.8%	14.1%	-2.7%	6.1%	8.0%

Health

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	39%	50.7%	11.7%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	30.5%	22.3%	-8.2%	33.6%	-11.3%
Fair health	17.8%	12.8%	-5.0%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	9.7%	9.2%	-0.5%	4.0%	5.2%
Very bad health	3%	5%	2.0%	1.2%	3.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.8%	14%	-16.8%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	9.4%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	10.4%	-3.9%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	8.4%	4.8%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	14.7%	5.0%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	26.9%	36.1%	9.2%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	1.1%	7%	5.9%	2.8%	4.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.7%	92.1%	-4.6%	81.4%	10.7%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	97.3%	95.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	0.9%	2%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	95.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81%	76.7%	4.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Waverley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SK3 9NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waverley Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waverley Road, Stockport, SK3 9NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK3 9NH

Average Price
£411,451

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£411,451

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waverley Road

Average Price
£405,218

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£405,218

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waverley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage Waverley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£366,000	2019-11-18	£487,692
Squirel Lodge Waverley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2015-11-13	£358,492
Squirel Lodge Waverley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	1996-09-16	£376,429

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK3 9NH

Employment

SK3 9NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK3 9NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	100
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	9
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	19
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	- not rated	430 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ	- not rated	1,028 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ	- not rated	1,515 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND	- not rated	2,194 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB	3out of 4	2,196 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF	4out of 4	246 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF	- not rated	246 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Park Infant School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF	- not rated	292 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF	- not rated	292 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lark Hill Primary School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	3out of 4	430 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP	- not rated	438 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP	- not rated	438 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ	- not rated	1,567 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA	- not rated	2,417 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP	3out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ	- not rated	1,438 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH	- not rated	2,449 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA	- not rated	2,951 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School
North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA	- not rated	3,372 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG	- not rated	698 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ	4out of 4	1,013 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN	- not rated	1,096 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH	- not rated	1,252 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF	- not rated	1,345 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wycliffe	Wycliffe Villa Hotel, 74 Edgeley Road	214 yd
Edgeley Community Church	Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road	378 yd
ST4ND	Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road	378 yd
More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay	Edgeley Childrens Centre, Cheadle Old Road	380 yd
Cater Link Limited Stockport Academy	Stockport Academy, Heathbank Road	438 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grange Club	151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley	331 yd
The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca)	265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley	505 yd
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street	629 yd
Edgeley Conservative Club	Flat, Edgeley Conservative Club	700 yd
The Prince Albert	Prince Albert, 107 Castle Street	749 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra	Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road	212 yd
New Garden	185 Chatham Street, Edgeley	273 yd
Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk	79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley	450 yd
Dynasty Chinese Takeaway	44 Kensington Road, Edgeley	495 yd
Shookys	Unit To The Rear Of, 2A Torkington Street	572 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Saver	168 Northgate Road, Edgeley	237 yd
Nine Til Nine	124 Grenville Street, Edgeley	573 yd
Morrisons	WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road	677 yd
The Co-Operative Food	84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley	708 yd
Pound Express	89 Castle Street, Edgeley	749 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	253 yd
Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	346 yd
Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD	grass pitches	480 yd
Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD	grass pitches	811 yd
Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET	grass pitches	837 yd
Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE	grass pitches	955 yd
Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD	grass pitches	974 yd
Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,059 yd
Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SK3 9NH