SK2 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Nightingale Close, 0.7km from Bosden in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
For serious buyers, SK2 5BY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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: Prices average £416k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00029589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, SK2 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, SK2 5BY.
323
44
£ 46,000 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK2 5BY spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5BY. The average age is 43.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 362,500
10 sales · Mean £ 361,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SK2 5BY 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
Warren Wood Primary School
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Torkington Primary School
Hazel Grove Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Dial Park Primary School
Lisburne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hazeldines Butchers & Bakers1.0 km
- News & Booze (Hazel Grove) Ltd0.6 km
- Lilley's Pharmacy0.6 km
- Offerton Convenience Store1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Offerton Community Cafe1.0 km
- Fresh Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- Offerton Community Centre1.0 km
- Stockport Golf Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Eat My Buns0.4 km
- Wang's Garden0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bosden Farm Pub & Dining0.4 km
- Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hazel Grove1.5 km
- Woodsmoor2.2 km
- Rose Hill Marple2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peregrine Road0.2 km
- Grebe Walk0.2 km
- Kingfisher Road0.3 km
- Kingfisher Road0.3 km
- Shearwater Road (opp SG0989) to def route0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25BY · Data under Open Government Licence