stockport SK3 Postcodes
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Stockport (SK3)
The SK3 postcode area is located in the Stockport postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 910 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the SK3 postcode area, including Alderley Edge, Buxton, Cheadle, Dukinfield, Glossop, High Peak, Hyde, Macclesfield, Stalybridge, Stockport, Wilmslow which come under the local authority of the Stockport Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in SK3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SK3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SK3 postcode covers Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor in the Stockport district. The area has a long history, first being named in 1322 as Heghton Chapel and Heghton Mersay.
SK3 Heaton Chapel hosts a wide range of shops and eateries, as well as its own railway station. It has three schools in the area – Dean Trust Heaton Chapel, Heaton Moor Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. There are two parks – Heaton Moor Park and Heaton Park – and several churches in the area, including St John's Church, Heaton Chapel United Reformed Church and Prince Albert Memorial.
SK3 Heaton Mersey is a predominantly residential area, with housing mostly consisting of terraced and semidetached properties. It is served by Heaton Mersey railway station and has a few small shops on the main road. Primary schools in this postcode sector are Kingswood Primary and Ladybridge Primary.
SK3 Heaton Moor is a mainly residential area, featuring the popular Robinson's Pool, as well as a shopping mall andpark. It also has its own railway station. Primary schools in the area include St Bede's RC Primary School and Fairfield Primary School, and Heaton Moor Church is also nearby.
SK3 is a popular part of the Stockport district, with plenty to offer both locals and visitors alike. Its many popular eateries and vibrant shopping streets make Heaton Chapel one of the best places to live in the borough, whilst its parks, churches and local schools give Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor their own unique character. With so many amenities and attractions nearby, the SK3 postcode is an ideal location for those looking for a great place to live in the Stockport area.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
SK3 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.
Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.
Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SK3 |
| Postal Town | Stockport |
| MSOA Name | Stockport 022 |
| LSOA Name | Stockport 022E |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SK3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SK3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.