SK2 5UQ is a sought-after residential area on Shearwater Road, 0.3km from Lane Head in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK2, SK2 5UQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 £256k, up 1.0% 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 5UQ are sourced from Output Area E00029583 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEARWATER ROAD, SK2 5UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEARWATER ROAD, SK2 5UQ.
256
47
£ 46,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK2 5UQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK2 5UQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £256k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5UQ. The average age is 46.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
11 sales · Mean £ 241,090
Detached
£ 287,500
2 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK2 5UQ 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
Marple Hall School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Dial Park Primary School
Lisburne School
Castle Hill High School
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Fairway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lilley's Pharmacy0.3 km
- BP Service Station0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stockport Golf Club0.6 km
- Dobbies Marple1.0 km
- Spice Tower0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bosden Farm Pub & Dining0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eat My Buns0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rose Hill Marple1.7 km
- Hazel Grove2.3 km
- Romiley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shearwater Road0.1 km
- Shearwater Road0.1 km
- Turnstone Road (to define route)0.1 km
- Marple Old Road0.2 km
- Marple Old Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25UQ · Data under Open Government Licence