Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

WHINCHAT CLOSE, SK2 5UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT CLOSE, SK2 5UU.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Warren Wood Primary School

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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St Simon's Catholic Primary School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Torkington Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Dial Park Primary School

Good352 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils1.1 km
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Lisburne School

Outstanding171 pupils1.1 km
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Hazel Grove Primary School

Good375 pupils1.1 km
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Marple Hall School

Good1547 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • News & Booze (Hazel Grove) Ltd0.7 km
  • Lilley's Pharmacy0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Eat My Buns0.3 km
  • Wang's Garden0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Stockport Golf Club0.3 km
  • Fresh Sandwich Shop0.7 km
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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