SK2 5BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Otterburn Place, 0.2km from Offerton in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK2 5BR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £47k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5BR are sourced from Output Area E00029535 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTTERBURN PLACE, SK2 5BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTERBURN PLACE, SK2 5BR.
214
42
£ 36,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK2 5BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SK2 5BR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5BR. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 47,000
1 sales · Mean £ 47,000
school Local Schools
Lisburne School
Dial Park Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Fairway Primary School
Castle Hill High School
Warren Wood Primary School
Stockport School
Great Moor Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- JJ's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- The Strawberry Gardens1.0 km
- Offerton Cricket Club0.9 km
- Zaynies0.9 km
- Golden Hind0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Flamez0.2 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Indian Deluxe0.2 km
- Lucky Red0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- BP Service Station0.6 km
- Jaybee Pharmacy0.2 km
- Offerton News0.2 km
- William Hill0.2 km
- A & P E Baker Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodsmoor1.7 km
- Hazel Grove2.1 km
- Davenport2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Otterburn Place0.0 km
- Crosswaite Road0.1 km
- Crosswaite Road0.1 km
- Crosswaite Road0.2 km
- Lisburne Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25BR · Data under Open Government Licence