SK2 5JB is a sought-after residential area on Tarnside Close, 0.2km from Foggbrook in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
For serious buyers, SK2 5JB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 43) — 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 44.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5JB are sourced from Output Area E00029584 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TARNSIDE CLOSE, SK2 5JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARNSIDE CLOSE, SK2 5JB.
311
43
£ 46,000 /yr
44%
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 5JB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £280k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 44.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5JB. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 258,850
14 sales · Mean £ 266,228
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 209,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK2 5JB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dial Park Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Lisburne School
Warren Wood Primary School
Castle Hill High School
Fairway Primary School
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Marple Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Service Station0.3 km
- Jaybee Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lilley's Pharmacy0.5 km
- Offerton Convenience Store0.8 km
- Offerton News0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Golden Hind0.9 km
- Offerton Community Cafe0.8 km
- Spice Tower0.3 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School0.9 km
- Stockport Golf Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eat My Buns0.5 km
- Flamez0.9 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Indian Deluxe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bosden Farm Pub & Dining0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hazel Grove2.1 km
- Woodsmoor2.2 km
- Rose Hill Marple2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tarnside Close0.1 km
- Offerton Green0.2 km
- Offerton Green0.2 km
- Poise Brook Road0.3 km
- Brooklands Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25JB · Data under Open Government Licence