Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

THE FAIRWAY, SK2 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FAIRWAY, SK2 5DU.

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

263

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SK2 5DU has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

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

SK2 5DU is a mixed residential area on The Fairway, 0.3km from Sundial in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK2 5DU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00029490 (shared with 7 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 5DU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

8 sales · Mean £ 252,562

school Local Schools

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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils0.1 km
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Castle Hill High School

Outstanding307 pupils0.3 km
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Dial Park Primary School

Good352 pupils0.7 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils0.7 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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Banks Lane Infant School

Outstanding307 pupils1.3 km
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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A & P E Baker Ltd0.6 km
  • Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.9 km
  • Offerton News0.3 km
  • William Hill0.3 km
  • David Carter Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lucky Red0.6 km
  • Indian Deluxe0.3 km
  • Flamez0.3 km
  • Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Spice Tower0.7 km
  • Taylor Shaw Ltd @ Fairway Primary School0.1 km
  • The Strawberry Gardens0.7 km
  • Offerton Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Zaynies0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Nisha Off Licence / Grocer1.0 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
hotel

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
  • Lisburne Lane0.2 km