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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

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About

Central Stockport, Portwood, and Shaw Heath form a densely built commercial and residential district directly north of the River Mersey. The area is dominated by the M60 motorway viaduct, a major transport artery that curves through the landscape, and the large retail parks of Portwood. Shaw Heath is a mixed-use zone with industrial units and residential terraces, leading towards the town's central railway station and bus interchange, which serve as a key transport hub for the wider borough.

A defining characteristic is the network of Victorian railway arches, particularly around the station, which house various small businesses and workshops. The area transitions into the traditional town centre near the Underbanks, with its narrow streets and historic buildings. Stockport's famous hat-making heritage is acknowledged in the local museum, though the industrial legacy is more visibly present in the converted mills and the enduring infrastructure of bridges and viaducts that structure the urban space.

Area overview

On average Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 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). Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is home to around 7,887 people, with a population density of about 3,030.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.49(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.22(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+42%)
Public order
11.28(+11%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(+35%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,731
27.28%
No qualifications
1,506
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
982
15.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,346

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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £235K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £4,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£315,000£279
Semi-Detached6£242,000£305
Terraced24£209,500£235
Flats14£122,750£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£68,500£135,000£112,500
2017£80,600£140,000£118,000
2018£91,000£151,300£130,000
2019£96,375£157,000£144,000
2020£83,000£162,500£150,000
2021£110,500£212,000£172,250
2022£113,750£215,000£178,000
2023£138,000£200,000£187,000
2024£160,000£220,000£190,000
2025£130,000£225,000£202,000
2026£115,000£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£164£133
2017£181£166£148
2018£168£160£160
2019£198£187£172
2020£167£212£212
2021£224£214£207
2022£244£250£231
2023£258£234£222
2024£296£267£238
2025£239£290£238
2026£245£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

Is Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath safe?

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath?

The median sale price in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath?

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath?

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath sits around rank 1,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath?

The average household income in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is around £33,026 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK19ST

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK14BX

Rectory Fields

SK11AT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41SW

Greenbank Terrace

SK13PA

Mottram Fold

SK11YR

Orchard Street

SK12DW

Great Portwood Street

SK41AA

Wellington Road South

SK13NP

Union Street

SK38JS

Lowfield Road

SK13TN

Millbrook Street

SK19SP

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13RZ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11XJ

Brewery Street

SK13GQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12HA

Goyt Crescent

SK38DW

Florist Street

SK41SR

Greenhalgh Street

SK13RN

Wellington Street

SK13FY

Lee Street

SK11EL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11EZ

Park Street

SK11EG

High Street

SK12LG

Caistor Street

SK12GT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK14AL

Chancel Mews

SK13RU

Wellington Road South

SK13NJ

Hollingworth Close

SK13RP

Wellington Road South

SK11QE

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41DB

Lancashire Hill

SK13NE

Hopes Carr

SK11YN

Churchgate

SK11JY

Rostron Brow

SK19SZ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26SG

Lyme Grove

SK41BF

Wellington Road South

SK38EQ

Victoria Close

SK39DH

James Street

SK39AX

Bergara Close

SK14AD

Bishop Street

SK11LA

Little Underbank

SK11UA

Warren Street

SK38JH

Broadhurst Street

SK12HZ

Mersey Street

SK11SL

Princes Street

SK38DX

Florist Street

SK13PH

Mottram Street

SK19SF

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13TS

Wellington Road South

SK11YG

Churchgate

SK39BB

Harper Street

SK11NX

St Peter's Square

SK11UD

Warren Street

SK12PD

West Park Road

SK13NA

Lord Street

SK41AE

Hooper Street

SK12QJ

Dawson Street

SK12PB

Tamworth Street

SK26RW

Lowfield Road

SK12LF

Caistor Street

SK13AS

Watson Square

SK41SY

Short Street

SK19SX

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11YW

Lavenders Brow

SK11JT

Little Underbank

SK11EN

Park Street

SK13NN

Millbrook Street

SK14BS

Rectory Green

SK11TA

Tiviot Dale

SK11PL

Merseyway

SK57RP

Penny Lane

SK11HL

St Petersgate

SK13RS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11EU

Market Place

SK12QN

Charlotte Street

SK38DN

Gilmore Street

SK12QH

Charlotte Street

SK39BA

James Street

SK19SN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13AL

Lower Hillgate

SK57RT

Reddish South

SK13UF

Wellington Road South

SK11EB

St Petersgate

SK12QL

River Street

SK13AY

Middle Hillgate

SK41RH

Nicholson Street

SK19TD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19TH

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41LF

Quantock Close

SK12NZ

Stringer Street

SK11JZ

Royal Oak Yard

SK13UE

Charlesworth Street

SK11XF

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11LH

Great Underbank

SK26QX

Shaw Heath

SK11AL

Mersey Square

SK11PR

Great Underbank

SK11ZD

Spinner Street

SK13NH

Hopes Carr

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.