SK2 5DR is a mixed residential area on The Fairway, 0.3km from Offerton in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK2 5DR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00029490 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE FAIRWAY, SK2 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FAIRWAY, SK2 5DR.
263
40
£ 46,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, SK2 5DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5DR. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
9 sales · Mean £ 229,611
school Local Schools
Fairway Primary School
Castle Hill High School
Dial Park Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Lisburne School
Banks Lane Junior School
Banks Lane Infant School
Warren Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A & P E Baker Ltd0.7 km
- Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.9 km
- Offerton News0.4 km
- William Hill0.4 km
- David Carter Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky Red0.7 km
- Indian Deluxe0.4 km
- Flamez0.4 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Spice Tower0.7 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School0.0 km
- The Strawberry Gardens0.7 km
- Offerton Cricket Club0.4 km
- Zaynies0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodsmoor2.1 km
- Davenport2.3 km
- Hazel Grove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Offerton High School0.1 km
- Offerton High School0.1 km
- The Fairway0.2 km
- Lisburne Lane0.3 km
- Lisburne Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25DR · Data under Open Government Licence