SK2 5DY is a mixed residential area on Dovedale Road, 0.3km from Sundial in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Stockport constituency.
For families considering a move, SK2 5DY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00029521 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVEDALE ROAD, SK2 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE ROAD, SK2 5DY.
325
41
£ 46,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK2 5DY spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5DY. The average age is 40.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 262,857
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
Stockport School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A & P E Baker Ltd0.6 km
- Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.8 km
- Offerton News0.4 km
- William Hill0.4 km
- David Carter Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky Red0.6 km
- Indian Deluxe0.4 km
- Flamez0.4 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Spice Tower0.8 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School0.1 km
- The Strawberry Gardens0.6 km
- Offerton Cricket Club0.4 km
- Zaynies0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.9 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodsmoor2.0 km
- Davenport2.3 km
- Hazel Grove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Offerton High School0.1 km
- Offerton High School0.1 km
- The Fairway0.2 km
- Hillcrest Road0.2 km
- Curzon Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25DY · Data under Open Government Licence