Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

OFFERTON LANE, SK2 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OFFERTON LANE, SK2 5BS.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK2 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK2 5BS is a mixed residential area on Offerton Lane, 0.2km from Stockport Little Moor in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stockport constituency.

For serious buyers, SK2 5BS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £359k, down 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00029731 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5BS. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

8 sales · Mean £ 371,625

Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 255,500

Terraced

£ 350,500

2 sales · Mean £ 350,500

school Local Schools

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Banks Lane Infant School

Outstanding307 pupils0.6 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils0.6 km
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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Hill High School

Outstanding307 pupils0.9 km
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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils1.3 km
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Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils1.3 km
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Dial Park Primary School

Good352 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • David Carter Ltd0.1 km
  • A & P E Baker Ltd0.1 km
  • The Kindling Trust0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Jaybee Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Connor's Cakebox0.5 km
  • JJ's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Golden Hind0.8 km
  • Puss In Boots0.8 km
  • The Strawberry Gardens0.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Flamez0.8 km
  • Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • MQ Pizza & Grill House0.8 km
  • Lucky Red0.1 km
  • Offerton Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • N J R Mini Market0.8 km
  • The Co-Op0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.5 km
  • Best One0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.4 km
  • WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Davenport1.9 km
  • Woodsmoor1.9 km
  • Stockport2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Strawberry Gardens0.1 km
  • Offerton Fold0.1 km
  • Offerton Fold0.2 km
  • Walley Road0.2 km
  • St Alban's Church0.2 km