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.
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 39.9% 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).
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £325,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £275,000; semi-detached at £224,000; terraced at £191,250; flats at £153,750.
10 years price trend in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Flint Street
SK39BA
James Street
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Chestergate
SK11ZD
Spinner Street
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Bailey Road
SK12LH
Yates Street
SK12PB
Tamworth Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Ratcliffe Street
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St Petersgate
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High Street
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Chestergate
SK12EZ
Goyt Crescent
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Crosby Street
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James Street
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Kings Court
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Foliage Road
SK11AS
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Market Place
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Harvey Street
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Hamilton Road
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Water Street
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Marsland Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Mottram Street
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Bosden Fold
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Deacons Close
SK26RN
Lowfield Road
SK11EN
Park Street
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St Peter's Square
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Churchgate
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Borron Street
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Harvey Street
SK13AQ
High Street
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London Square
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Hopes Carr
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Junction Road
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Flint Street
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Roman Road
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High Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Chestergate
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Garfield Street
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Great Portwood Street
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Lee Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
SK11LW
Great Underbank
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Lavenders Brow
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Tiviot Way
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Borron Street
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Cromer Street
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Stanley Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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St Thomas's Place
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Churchgate
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Bishop Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Victoria Close
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Harper Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Percy Street
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Cromer Street
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Cromer Street
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Massey Street
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Chancel Mews
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Wellington Road South
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Little Underbank
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Prince's Street
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Water Street
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Back Water Street
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Romiley Street
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Hopes Carr
SK19SY
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Hooper Street
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Love Lane
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Market Place
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Avenue Street
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Peak Street
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Carlton Crescent
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Mersey Square
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Bridge Street
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Churchgate
SK12AH
Marsland Street
SK13PA
Mottram Fold
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Lowfield Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.