Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

WOODLANDS DRIVE, SK2 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS DRIVE, SK2 5AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SK2 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.

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

SK2 5AL is a mixed residential area on Woodlands Drive, 0.1km from Stockport Little Moor in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stockport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK2, SK2 5AL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 26.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00029767 (shared with 4 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 5AL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

8 sales · Mean £ 336,875

Terraced

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

school Local Schools

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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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Banks Lane Infant School

Outstanding307 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Hill High School

Outstanding307 pupils0.8 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
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Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils1.3 km
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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • David Carter Ltd0.2 km
  • William Hill0.6 km
  • A & P E Baker Ltd0.2 km
  • The Kindling Trust0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Connor's Cakebox0.6 km
  • JJ's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Offerton Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Zaynies0.2 km
  • The Strawberry Gardens0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Flamez0.8 km
  • Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lucky Red0.2 km
  • Offerton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Stop0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • The Co-Op0.7 km
  • N J R Mini Market1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Nisha Off Licence / Grocer0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.5 km
  • WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodsmoor2.0 km
  • Davenport2.0 km
  • Stockport2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Strawberry Gardens0.2 km
  • Offerton Fold0.2 km
  • Clovelly Road0.2 km
  • Offerton Fold0.2 km
  • Clovelly Road0.2 km