POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SK3 8HH postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 25 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 16 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £220,250Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 25 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mSK3 8HH links 11 transport stops within 400m and 84 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Shaw Road South (BCT) at about 81m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Davenport Rail Station at about 759m.
Local business
177 within 1200mSK3 8HH currently links 177 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 69 food and drink, 38 personal services, 25 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Plough at about 403m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,989 online job adverts observedStockport local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,671 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SK3 8HH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
25 nearby school rows25 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SK3 8HH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to SK3 8HH in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£220,250
Strong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SK3 8HH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
69 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (44), cafe (16), restaurant (9).
Amenity group
Personal services
38 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (26), beauty (12).
Amenity group
Grocery
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (20), bakery (2), supermarket (2).
Amenity group
Retail
18 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (10), hardware (2), mobile phone (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Plough
Pub at 197, Shaw Heath, Stockport.
Food and drink
Aphrodite's
Fast Food at 67, Shaw Heath, Stockport.
Retail
H T Hughes & Co (Overalls)
Clothes at 91, Hardcastle Road, Stockport.
Personal services
House of PNB Beauty
Beauty at 1-3, Castle Street, Stockport.
Food and drink
The Lounge
Cafe at 1c, Castle Street, Stockport.
Personal services
H & M Beauty
Beauty at 7, Castle Street, Stockport.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Adswood Primary School
Primary option in SK3 8PQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Alexandra Park Primary School
Primary option in SK3 9RF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bridge Hall Primary School
Primary option in SK3 8LX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SK3 8HH before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SK3 8HH.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SK3 8HH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SK3 8HH.
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Ask vetted agents
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