Northgate Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 9NL 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 Northgate Road, Stockport, SK3 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9LL, SK3 9LN, SK3 9LW, SK3 9LQ, SK3 9NU, SK3 9NS, SK3 9JX, SK3 9NX, SK3 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK3 9NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.8% | 53.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 44.4% | 50.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 29% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 47.7% | 54.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.4% | 12.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 34.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 89.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.4% | 91.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Northgate Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £201,750 | 2025-07-23 | £206,736 |
| 148 Northgate Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-22 | £325,455 |
| 146 Northgate Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2024-10-25 | £426,993 |
| 185 Northgate Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-07-28 | £215,159 |
| 167 Northgate Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-25 | £249,215 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,167 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 | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Infant School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 417 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 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 2,380 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 | 1,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Independent School 116 Didsbury Road , Heaton Norris SK4 2HH | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College 1 Exchange Street , SK3 0GA | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wycliffe | Wycliffe Villa Hotel, 74 Edgeley Road | 279 yd | |
| Edgeley Community Church | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 298 yd | |
| ST4ND | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 298 yd | |
| More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay | Edgeley Childrens Centre, Cheadle Old Road | 517 yd | |
| Olive | 88-90 Castle Street, Edgeley | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street | 488 yd | |
| Edgeley Conservative Club | Flat, Edgeley Conservative Club | 540 yd | |
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 565 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 83 Castle Street, Edgeley | 603 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 107 Castle Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Garden | 185 Chatham Street, Edgeley | 73 yd | |
| Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra | Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road | 143 yd | |
| Shookys | Unit To The Rear Of, 2A Torkington Street | 383 yd | |
| Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk | 79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley | 525 yd | |
| Bombay Castle | 104-106 Castle Street, Edgeley | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 3 yd | |
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 393 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 557 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 603 yd | |
| HOLLYWOOD STORES | 4 Hollywood Towers, Hardman Street | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 885 yd |
| The Armoury T A CENTRE T A CENTRE GREEK STREET | 1,009 yd | |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Powerleague (Stockport) CRAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,080 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.