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Bredbury & Woodley

About

Bredbury & Woodley is a residential ward in the eastern part of Stockport, bordered by the River Tame and the Peak Forest Canal. The area consists primarily of housing estates, local shopping precincts, and industrial parks, with a significant amount of green space provided by several parks and playing fields. The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and valleys typical of this part of Greater Manchester.

A notable local landmark is the Bredbury Steelworks, a long-standing industrial presence visible from many parts of the area. The ward is well-connected by road, with the M60 motorway skirting its northern edge. The Peak Forest Canal, which runs through the area, is used for leisure and forms part of a local walking route, contributing to the ward's mix of residential and industrial character.

Area overview

On average Bredbury & Woodley has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bredbury & Woodley is £47,985 per year. There are 5 schools in Bredbury & Woodley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bredbury & Woodley

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Bredbury & Woodley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£412,500	£245,083	£305,000	£499,953	£672,000
Flats	13	£125,000	£74,000	£105,000	£138,000	£166,600
Semi-Detached	129	£271,000	£200,000	£235,000	£309,000	£378,300
Terraced	39	£221,000	£179,500	£200,000	£241,000	£320,750

10 years median price trend in Bredbury & Woodley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail