SK2 5BN is a mixed residential area on Firwood Close, 0.4km from Little Moor (Stockport Little Moor) in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stockport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00029768 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRWOOD CLOSE, SK2 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD CLOSE, SK2 5BN.
322
38
£ 41,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, SK2 5BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5BN. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,500
6 sales · Mean £ 229,166
Flat
£ 123,500
2 sales · Mean £ 123,500
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,666
school Local Schools
Banks Lane Junior School
Banks Lane Infant School
Fairway Primary School
Castle Hill High School
Vernon Park Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
St George's Church of England Primary School
Stockport School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.5 km
- Total Service Station0.9 km
- Turncroft Wines Ltd0.9 km
- A & P E Baker Ltd0.3 km
- The Kindling Trust0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.1 km
- WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.2 km
- The Victoria0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Supportability Wheelers0.8 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School1.0 km
- The Emigration0.3 km
- Victoria Bowling Club0.6 km
- Stockport Harriers & A.C.0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.4 km
- The Co-Op0.4 km
- Best One0.2 km
- N J R Mini Market0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Deenz Grill0.3 km
- Gold Star0.5 km
- Posh Nosh0.8 km
- MQ Pizza & Grill House0.8 km
- Lucky Red0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport1.8 km
- Davenport1.8 km
- Woodsmoor1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Harold Street0.1 km
- St Alban's Church0.1 km
- Harold Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25BN · Data under Open Government Licence