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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

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About

Central Stockport is a key commercial and transport hub, with the main shopping area centered around Merseyway and the Underbanks. The area features a mix of retail, offices, and leisure facilities, with historic buildings like St. Peter’s Church adding character. Stockport Railway Station provides strong transport links to Manchester and beyond, making it a busy commuter spot.

Portwood and Shaw Heath lie to the east of the town center, blending industrial and residential spaces. Portwood is known for its retail parks and business units, while Shaw Heath has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. The area is close to Stockport College and several schools, with local amenities catering to both residents and workers. Green spaces like Pear Mill Park offer some respite from the urban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £30,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath Population
7,887
Population density
3,030.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,706
72.35%
Pakistani
463
5.87%
Other White
384
4.87%
African
289
3.66%
Other Asian
174
2.21%
Total population: 7,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,108
27.12%
Social rents from council
1,090
26.68%
Other social rented
690
16.89%
Owns with a mortgage
527
12.9%
Owns outright
451
11.04%
Total households: 4,085

Property prices in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath in the 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 Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£275,000
Flats32£156,000
Semi-Detached12£225,000
Terraced26£210,000

10 years median price trend in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath.

All postcodes in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11DS

St Petersgate

SK11JZ

High Street

SK11PE

Chestergate

SK12EZ

Goyt Crescent

SK26SJ

Crosby Street

SK39AG

James Street

SK57SD

Kings Court

SK58AN

Foliage Road

SK12HD

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11AR

Market Place

SK11AS

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11YD

Harvey Street

SK12AE

Hamilton Road

SK12BX

Water Street

SK12BY

Marsland Street

SK13GJ

Mottram Street

SK13PF

Bosden Fold

SK13RZ

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK14BS

Deacons Close

SK26RN

Lowfield Road

SK11EN

Park Street

SK11NX

St Peter's Square

SK11PN

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11YG

Churchgate

SK12HX

Borron Street

SK12NA

Harvey Street

SK13AQ

High Street

SK13GB

London Square

SK13NH

Hopes Carr

SK13UD

Junction Road

SK38BD

Flint Street

SK41RF

Roman Road

SK11EH

High Street

SK11JY

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11LZ

Chestergate

SK11XR

Bridge Street

SK11XU

Bridge Street

SK12HH

Garfield Street

SK12HU

Great Portwood Street

SK13FY

Lee Street

SK19TH

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK19SG

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK12GT

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11LW

Great Underbank

SK11PU

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11YW

Lavenders Brow

SK12BT

Tiviot Way

SK12JD

Borron Street

SK12NP

Cromer Street

SK12NQ

Stanley Street

SK13NQ

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK13TS

St Thomas's Place

SK14AA

Churchgate

SK14AD

Bishop Street

SK19SD

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK38EQ

Victoria Close

SK39BB

Harper Street

SK57SA

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11TA

Percy Street

SK12NY

Cromer Street

SK12PD

Cromer Street

SK13AT

Massey Street

SK14AL

Chancel Mews

SK26QH

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK26RS

Wellington Road South

SK19SY

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11AT

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11LA

Little Underbank

SK11RW

Prince's Street

SK12AJ

Water Street

SK12AX

Back Water Street

SK12JX

Romiley Street

SK13QN

Hopes Carr

SK41AE

Hooper Street

SK41HZ

Love Lane

SK19SQ

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK19SX

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK12BZ

Avenue Street

SK11UN

Market Place

SK12NF

Peak Street

SK12NJ

Carlton Crescent

SK38BP

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11PJ

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11RA

Mersey Square

SK11XB

Bridge Street

SK11YN

Churchgate

SK12AH

Marsland Street

SK13PA

Mottram Fold

SK19SE

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK26NW

Lowfield Road

SK41SP

Canning Street

SK13GE

Banbury Street

SK11NU

Hooper Street

SK11PL

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11PP

Deanery Way

SK11QW

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11SL

Hatton Street

SK12QG

Crescent Road

SK13NS

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK13RN

Lawrence Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.