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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

SK13GE

Massey Street

SK13NS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13SL

Wellington Road South

SK26RW

Lowfield Road

SK57RJ

Reddish South

SK57RT

Reddish South

SK12DW

Great Portwood Street

SK12LF

Caistor Street

SK12QQ

Crescent Road

SK13UR

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK58AE

Whitebank Avenue

SK11EF

Etchells Street

SK12JN

Mersey Street

SK41LQ

Ince Close

SK58AW

Brinnington Road

SK11LH

Great Underbank

SK13GF

Garnett Street

SK13UE

Charlesworth Street

SK38GH

Flint Street

SK19SL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39AX

Bergara Close

SK39DF

Mercian Way

SK58AD

Brinnington Road

SK11AP

Silk Close

SK11EU

Market Place

SK11EZ

Park Street

SK11HG

High Bank Side

SK11HL

St Petersgate

SK12BU

Water Street

SK13NT

Chesworth Close

SK13RS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39DG

Booth Street

SK41LD

Southdown Close

SK11EJ

Tatton Street

SK11ES

Churchgate

SK11QD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11XY

Bridge Street Brow

SK12HA

Goyt Crescent

SK12LX

Millgate

SK12PE

Vernon Avenue

SK13NN

Millbrook Street

SK19TB

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39AT

Castle Street

SK41BF

Wellington Road South

SK57RN

Reddish South

SK19TD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38DT

Broadhurst Street

SK41RY

Whernside Close

SK26QP

Shaw Heath

SK26SG

Lyme Grove

SK38EJ

Randolph Place

SK57RW

Reddish South

SK11JJ

Apsley Street

SK12ED

Garfield Street

SK13AW

Lower Hillgate

SK19TA

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26SH

Crosby Street

SK41SN

Dodge Hill

SK11AQ

Coopers Brow

SK11DL

Lawrence Street

SK11DU

Hooper Street

SK11SP

Mersey Square

SK12LJ

Yates Street

SK12NX

Newbridge Lane

SK13NG

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39DH

James Street

SK41JA

Love Lane

SK12NG

Bateson Street

SK13DL

Middle Hillgate

SK38JS

Lowfield Road

SK11NP

Chestergate

SK11JF

Coopers Brow

SK12QF

Werneth Street

SK39AQ

James Street

SK58AA

Brinnington Road

SK58AS

Valley Park Close

SK11NZ

St Peter's Square

SK12QJ

Dawson Street

SK12QN

Charlotte Street

SK13PB

Bosden Fold

SK13SH

Loonies Court

SK38JH

Broadhurst Street

SK41SU

Wilkinson Road

SK11HD

St Petersgate

SK11NA

Deanery Way

SK11YR

Orchard Street

SK13PG

Bosden Fold

SK38GF

Simpson Street

SK12LB

Romiley Street

SK12NS

Stringer Street

SK13NY

Mottram Fold

SK38BH

Gilmore Street

SK57RP

Penny Lane

SK12JT

Carrington Road

SK12PG

Newbridge Lane

SK13AB

Duke Street

SK13DQ

Edward Street

SK38DR

Avon Street

SK41SY

Short Street

SK13RX

Brinnington & Stockport Central

Data Sources

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