Onslow Road is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 9NT 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 Onslow Road, Stockport, SK3 9NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9NS, SK3 9NR, SK3 9NU, SK3 9NX, SK3 9NP, SK3 9NH, SK3 9NW, SK3 0TX, SK3 9NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK3 9NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 41.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 49.5% | 60.2% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 5.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 50.4% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 17.3% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.6% | 68.2% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 91.4% | 81.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 81.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 15.8% | 1.2% | 14.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Onslow Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Onslow Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-10-29 | £217,788 |
| 12 Onslow Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-01 | £217,872 |
| 10 Onslow Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-05-19 | £216,025 |
| 26 Onslow Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-05-28 | £216,421 |
| 11 Onslow Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-02-12 | £208,134 |
SK3 9NT 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,324 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 | 2out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Bowdon Street , Edgeley SK3 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Old Chapel Street , Edgeley SK3 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,139 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 | 454 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 | 2,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,159 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 | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House 6 Lower Moat Close , Heaton Norris SK4 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wycliffe | Wycliffe Villa Hotel, 74 Edgeley Road | 293 yd | |
| Edgeley Community Church | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 398 yd | |
| ST4ND | Edgeley Methodist Church, Edgeley Road | 398 yd | |
| More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay | Edgeley Childrens Centre, Cheadle Old Road | 499 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited Stockport Academy | Stockport Academy, Heathbank Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 458 yd | |
| The Railway Club (Stockport Branch Of The Lmrca) | 265 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 607 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street | 623 yd | |
| Edgeley Conservative Club | Flat, Edgeley Conservative Club | 682 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 83 Castle Street, Edgeley | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra | Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road | 215 yd | |
| New Garden | 185 Chatham Street, Edgeley | 216 yd | |
| Shookys | Unit To The Rear Of, 2A Torkington Street | 533 yd | |
| Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk | 79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley | 548 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway | 44 Kensington Road, Edgeley | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 154 yd | |
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 540 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 696 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd, Edgeley Road | 729 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Hollywood Park LOTTERY STREET | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Powerleague (Stockport) CRAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,023 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,035 yd |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.