Area Analysis Stockport, North West

SK2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK2 postcode area.

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Population

30,437

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,925 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 41, SK2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £296,785 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK2 is a postcode district in Stockport, North West, covering 582 active and 295 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK2 (13%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (11%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK2 are around £296k, down 4.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across SK2 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences19
Public order10
Drugs3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils
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Dial Park Primary School

Good352 pupils
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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils
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Great Moor Infant School

Requires Improvement283 pupils
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Great Moor Junior School

Good314 pupils
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Warren Wood Primary School

Good409 pupils
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils
A

Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Alma Lodge Hotel
  • Britannia Hotel
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Jaidee Thai
  • Jasmine House
  • JJ's Sandwich Bar
  • Kismet
  • Little Lanka
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Turnstone Convenience Store/Premier
  • A & P E Baker Ltd
  • A H Kirkland
  • Bargain Booze
  • Gt Moor News
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Bosden Farm Pub & Dining
  • Davenport Lawn Tennis Club
  • Duke Of York
  • Duke Of York
  • Gardeners Arms
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi
  • N J R Mini Market
  • Nisha Off Licence / Grocer
  • One Stop
  • Spar
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Anatolian Turkish Grill
  • Atlantic Fish Bar
  • Best Street Food
  • Savoury Shawarma
  • Chicketo's
  • + 35 more