SK2 6JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Davenport Park Road, 0.0km from Davenport Park in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Stepping Hill ward and the Cheadle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK2, SK2 6JU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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: Prices average £763k, up 22.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK2 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00029359 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAVENPORT PARK ROAD, SK2 6JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVENPORT PARK ROAD, SK2 6JU.
270
47
£ 47,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK2 6JU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK2 6JU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £763k, 82% 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. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK2 6JU. The average age is 47.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
11 sales · Mean £ 576,218
Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SK2 6JU 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
St George's Church of England Primary School
Stockport School
Great Moor Infant School
Great Moor Junior School
Cale Green Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Adswood Primary School
Banks Lane Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.8 km
- Stockport Cricket Club0.6 km
- Duke Of York0.4 km
- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Best Street Food0.4 km
- Golden Boat0.4 km
- Red Maple Stockport Ltd1.0 km
- Noble House0.8 km
- Heaviley Tandoori0.4 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Mama Flo's0.9 km
- The Nocturne Cafe0.9 km
- Kismet0.4 km
- Rooster Shack0.4 km
- 203 The Lane0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Euro Mini Market0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Davenport Off Licence0.7 km
- Davenport Pharmacy0.4 km
- Davenport Post Office0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
- St George's Convenience Store0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Woodsmoor Post Office/Go Local Extra0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Alma Lodge Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Davenport0.3 km
- Woodsmoor0.8 km
- Stockport1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kennerley Road0.2 km
- Kennerley Road0.2 km
- Kennerley Road0.2 km
- Davenport0.3 km
- Devonshire Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK26JU · Data under Open Government Licence