SK2 5HX is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Drive, 0.2km from Offerton Green in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK2, SK2 5HX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 £318k, down 5.3% 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 5HX are sourced from Output Area E00029586 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHLANDS DRIVE, SK2 5HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS DRIVE, SK2 5HX.
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48
£ 46,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK2 5HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SK2 5HX combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£318k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5HX. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,500
7 sales · Mean £ 315,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK2 5HX 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School
Dial Park Primary School
Lisburne School
Castle Hill High School
Fairway Primary School
Marple Hall School
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Service Station0.4 km
- Lilley's Pharmacy0.4 km
- Offerton Convenience Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Offerton Community Cafe0.9 km
- Spice Tower0.4 km
- Stockport Golf Club0.9 km
- Offerton Community Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eat My Buns0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bosden Farm Pub & Dining0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rose Hill Marple2.1 km
- Hazel Grove2.2 km
- Woodsmoor2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Offerton Green0.0 km
- Offerton Green0.1 km
- Tarnside Close0.2 km
- Green Farm0.2 km
- Green Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25HX · Data under Open Government Licence