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SK4 3 area guide

Who lives in SK4 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Stockport
Region
North West
Population
16,815 (2024)
At a glance

What SK4 3 is like

The SK4 3 postcode sector in Stockport covers 181 live postcodes and is home to about 16,815 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 76% of households own their home, 14.6% rent privately and 8.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 40–44, and 59.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in SK4 3 sold for a median of £363,125 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SK4 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 43.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£363,125

Median over 98 sales in SK4 3, +3.5% on the year before.

TransportMore
8.5/ 10

Excellent — 3 stations within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
71%

of 7 rated schools in SK4 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£56,228

Average a year, before tax — higher than 58% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    43.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 22 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  4. 04
    Few private renters

    Only 14.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

  5. 05
    Mostly owner-occupied

    76% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

SK4 3 FAQs

01
Is SK4 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 43.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 71% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in SK4 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £363,125.

Homes in SK4 3 sold for a median of £363,125 across 98 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is SK4 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 43.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around SK4 3, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in SK4 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 40–44, at 7.6% of residents. 76% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (38.6%).
05
Which council covers SK4 3?

SK4 3 is in Stockport.

SK4 3 is in Stockport, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is SK4 3?

Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.5 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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