SK2 5UU is a safe, established residential area on Whinchat Close, 0.6km from Bosden in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Offerton ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 5UU are sourced from Output Area E00029589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINCHAT CLOSE, SK2 5UU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT CLOSE, SK2 5UU.
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
SK2 5UU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 5UU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
9 sales · Mean £ 240,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SK2 5UU 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
Dial Park Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Lisburne School
Hazel Grove Primary School
Marple Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News & Booze (Hazel Grove) Ltd0.7 km
- Lilley's Pharmacy0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Eat My Buns0.3 km
- Wang's Garden0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Stockport Golf Club0.3 km
- Fresh Sandwich Shop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bosden Farm Pub & Dining0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hazel Grove1.6 km
- Rose Hill Marple2.2 km
- Woodsmoor2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Grebe Walk0.1 km
- Peregrine Road0.1 km
- Dunlin Close0.2 km
- Shearwater Road (opp SG0989) to def route0.2 km
- Sanderling Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK25UU · Data under Open Government Licence