Newcroft Drive is in Stockport and in Stockport district. SK3 9RY is located in the Edgeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newcroft Drive, Stockport, SK3 9RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK3 9RB, SK3 9RA, SK3 9RJ, SK3 9QG, SK3 0AY, SK3 9QF, SK3 9RX, SK3 0BP, SK3 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK3 9RY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 32.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 50.4% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 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 (85.4%) 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 | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 39.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.8% | 93.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newcroft Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Newcroft Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £376,500 | 2021-09-15 | £457,179 |
| 1 Newcroft Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2020-10-30 | £353,002 |
| 7 Newcroft Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2003-09-12 | £391,154 |
| 6 Newcroft Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2003-08-28 | £443,271 |
| 4 Newcroft Drive, Stockport, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2000-05-26 | £524,981 |
SK3 9RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 2out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Infant School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | - not rated | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Technical School 131 Wellington Road South , Wellington House SK1 3TZ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community 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 | 1,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinksway School Yew Street , SK4 2HG | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Grammar School Beech Avenue , SK3 8HB | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salty Towers Fish Bar 2 | 67 Dale Street, Edgeley | 211 yd | |
| More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay | Edgeley Childrens Centre, Cheadle Old Road | 246 yd | |
| Swanbourne Gardens | 45 Swanbourne Gardens, Edgeley | 267 yd | |
| Bridgehall Community Centre | Bridge Hall Community Centre, Siddington Avenue | 315 yd | |
| The Wycliffe | Wycliffe Villa Hotel, 74 Edgeley Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Club | 151 Edgeley Road, Edgeley | 530 yd | |
| Edgeley & Shaw Heath Labour Club | Edgeley And Shaw Heath Labour Club, Hardcastle Road | 622 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 124 Castle Street | 653 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 107 Castle Street | 719 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 83 Castle Street, Edgeley | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk | 79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley | 209 yd | |
| SALTY TOWERS FISH BAR 2 | 67 Dale Street, Edgeley | 211 yd | |
| Grand Dad Pizza Burger And Curries | 7 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 369 yd | |
| J And J Chippy | 12 Duchy Street, Edgeley | 568 yd | |
| Guilty Pleasures At The Alexandra | Alexandra Hotel, 195 Northgate Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry At Number 5 | 5 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 369 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 84-86 Castle Street, Edgeley | 713 yd | |
| Pound Express | 89 Castle Street, Edgeley | 719 yd | |
| Big Saver | 168 Northgate Road, Edgeley | 727 yd | |
| Nine Til Nine | 124 Grenville Street, Edgeley | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Edgeley Park Stadium (Stockport County Fc) EDGELEY PARK EDGELEY PARK HARDCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Stockport Academy HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Bakery Bridge ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR PARK ROSTREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Life Leisure Avondale Heathbank Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Lark Hill Primary School NORTHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School OLD CHAPEL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,065 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 217.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.