The postcode SK3 8QL is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in March 2004.SK3 8QL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SK3 8QL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK3 8QL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to SK3 8QL is Oban Crescent which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Garners Lane and is 19 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.03 km away at East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Davenport Rail Station, 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to SK3 8QL (for ages 11 and under) is Adswood Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 13, 2019.
Policing for SK3 8QL is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Stockport is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK3 8QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK3 8QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK3 8QL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | March 2004 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK3 8QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 278 m |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 441 m |
| Bridge Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 636 m |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.06 km | |
| Cale Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.19 km |
| Nevill Road Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Nevill Road Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Alexandra Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Ladybridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Aquinas College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| Stockport Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Stockport Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.72 km | |
| Lane End Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Lark Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Stockport School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Great Moor Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK3 8QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.59 km | |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.59 km | |
| The Topiary Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 4.65 km | |
| Hollies Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 4.91 km | |
| Lower Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 4.91 km | |
| Poynton Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 5.14 km | |
| Appayon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 5.3 km | |
| Tom Yam Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| Panache One London Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 5.4 km | |
| Poynton Pakora | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2022 | 5.42 km | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2020 | 5.46 km | |
| Bramhall Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 5.46 km | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 5.46 km | |
| Clay Coffeee House | Awaiting Inspection | 5.47 km | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2020 | 5.47 km | |
| Fire and Ice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2018 | 5.47 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 5.47 km | |
| Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2022 | 5.47 km | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 5.47 km | |
| Poynton Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 5.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK3 8QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Garners Lane | 19 m | |
| Adswood Road | 73 m | |
| Garners Lane | 80 m | |
| Adswood Road | 102 m | |
| Clover Avenue | 259 m | |
| Edgeley - Castle Street | 1.48 km | |
| Train Station | 1.96 km | |
| Stockport - Grand Central | 2.08 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.03 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.17 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 4.17 km | |
| Davenport Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Davenport Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Davenport Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 7.4 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 7.45 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 7.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK3 8QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Sykes Reservoir | 1.09 km | |
| Great Reddish Wood | 2.87 km | |
| Stockport Little Moor | 3.04 km | |
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 3.9 km |
| Crookilley Wood | 4.48 km | |
| Warren Wood | 4.55 km | |
| Peel Moat | 4.71 km | |
| Gatley Hill | 4.75 km | |
| Poynton Pool | 4.79 km | |
| Nab Wood | 4.85 km | |
| Bunkers Hill | 4.91 km | |
| Long Plantation | 4.97 km | |
| Lumhead Wood | 4.99 km | |
| Serpentine Wood | 5.03 km | |
| Wigwam Wood | 5.05 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.38864000 |
| Longitude | -2.16825600 |
| OS Easting | 388907 |
| OS Northing | 0387991 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stockport |
| Electoral Ward | Davenport and Cale Green |
| Local Authority District | Stockport |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Stockport |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Stockport CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stockport BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005654 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 026D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |