Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

GYPSY WALK, SK2 5QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GYPSY WALK, SK2 5QW.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK2 5QW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK2 5QW is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5QW are sourced from Output Area E00029503 (shared with 6 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 5QW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 142,500

1 sales · Mean £ 142,500

school Local Schools

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Fairway Primary School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Dial Park Primary School

Good352 pupils0.8 km
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Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Hill High School

Outstanding307 pupils0.9 km
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Stockport School

Good1288 pupils0.9 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Banks Lane Infant School

Outstanding307 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • JJ's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • The Strawberry Gardens0.6 km
  • Offerton Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Zaynies0.5 km
  • Golden Hind0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Flamez0.3 km
  • Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • MQ Pizza & Grill House0.7 km
  • Indian Deluxe0.3 km
  • Lucky Red0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Great Moor Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Gardeners Arms1.0 km
  • WN Trading Ltd T/A The FingerPost0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • N J R Mini Market0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Jaybee Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Offerton News0.3 km
  • William Hill0.3 km
  • A & P E Baker Ltd0.5 km
  • Dialstone Convenience Store/Premier0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodsmoor1.5 km
  • Davenport1.8 km
  • Hazel Grove2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Alfreton Road0.3 km
  • Alfreton Road0.3 km
  • Mile End Lane0.3 km