SK2 5DZ 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 serious buyers, SK2 5DZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00029521 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVEDALE ROAD, SK2 5DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE ROAD, SK2 5DZ.
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
SK2 5DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5DZ. 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
£ 274,000
19 sales · Mean £ 274,000
Detached
£ 236,000
1 sales · Mean £ 236,000
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
Bredbury Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- David Carter Ltd0.6 km
- A & P E Baker Ltd0.6 km
- Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.9 km
- Offerton News0.4 km
- William Hill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky Red0.6 km
- Indian Deluxe0.4 km
- Flamez0.4 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- 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
- JJ's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Golden Hind0.4 km
- Offerton Cricket Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Best One0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodsmoor2.1 km
- Davenport2.3 km
- Bredbury2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Offerton High School0.2 km
- Offerton High School0.2 km
- Curzon Road0.2 km
- Curzon Road0.2 km
- The Fairway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25DZ · Data under Open Government Licence