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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 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
88
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
34.23(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.22(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+43%)
Public order
11.28(+12%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(+34%)
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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 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
Flats22£130,000
Semi-Detached11£225,000
Terraced24£210,500

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

SK13TW

Ratcliffe Street

SK41DB

Lancashire Hill

SK13RP

Wellington Road South

SK11JZ

Royal Oak Yard

SK12EZ

Goyt Road

SK26SJ

Crosby Street

SK39AG

James Street

SK11DS

St Petersgate

SK11PE

Chestergate

SK57SD

Kings Court

SK58AN

Foliage Road

SK11AS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12AE

Hamilton Road

SK12BX

Water Street

SK12BY

Water Street

SK13GJ

Mottram Street

SK13RZ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26RN

Lowfield Road

SK11AR

St Petersgate

SK11YD

Harvey Street

SK12HD

Great Portwood Street

SK13PF

Bosden Close

SK14BS

Rectory Green

SK11YG

Churchgate

SK12NA

Newbridge Lane

SK13NH

Hopes Carr

SK38BD

Shaw Heath

SK11EN

Park Street

SK11NX

St Peter's Square

SK11PN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12HX

Mersey Street

SK13AQ

Wellington Street

SK13GB

London Square

SK13UD

Junction Road

SK41RF

Roman Road

SK11EH

High Street

SK11LZ

Chestergate

SK12HH

Great Portwood Street

SK13FY

Lee Street

SK19TH

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11JY

Rostron Brow

SK11XR

Bridge Street

SK11XU

Bridge Street

SK12HU

Great Portwood Street

SK11YW

Lavenders Brow

SK12JD

Borron Street

SK12NP

Cromer Street

SK12NQ

Stanley Street

SK13NQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13TS

Wellington Road South

SK14AA

Spring Gardens

SK19SD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK57SA

Reddish South

SK11LW

Great Underbank

SK11PU

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12BT

Tiviot Way

SK12GT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK14AD

Bishop Street

SK19SG

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38EQ

Victoria Close

SK39BB

Harper Street

SK11TA

Tiviot Dale

SK12NY

Cromer Street

SK12PD

West Park Road

SK13AT

Massey Street

SK14AL

Chancel Mews

SK26QH

Shaw Heath

SK26RS

Wellington Road South

SK12AJ

Water Street

SK12JX

Carrington Road

SK41AE

Hooper Street

SK11AT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11LA

Little Underbank

SK11RW

Princes Street

SK12AX

Richard Street

SK13QN

Hopes Carr

SK19SY

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41HZ

Parsonage Street

SK12BZ

Avenue Street

SK12NF

Peak Street

SK12NJ

Carlton Crescent

SK19SX

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38BP

Shaw Heath

SK11RA

Mersey Square

SK11XB

Bridge Street

SK11YN

Churchgate

SK41SP

Canning Street

SK11PJ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12AH

Marsland Street

SK13PA

Mottram Fold

SK19SE

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26NW

Wellington Road South

SK11PL

Merseyway

SK11PP

Deanery Way

SK11QW

Merseyway

SK12QG

Crescent Road

SK13RN

Wellington Street

SK11NU

Hooper Street

SK11SL

Princes Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.