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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Canning Street
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Hooper Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Deanery Way
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Hatton Street
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Crescent Road
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Banbury Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Lawrence Street
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John Street
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Lowfield Grove
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Mersey Street
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Etchells Street
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Brewery Street
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Caistor Street
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Crescent Road
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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White Bank Avenue
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Great Underbank
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Garnett Street
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Charlesworth Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Flint Street
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Hardcastle Road
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Ince Close
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Brinnington Road
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Brinnington Road
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St Petersgate
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High Bank Side
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Silk Close
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Tatton Street
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Churchgate
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Market Place
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Park Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Daniel's Lane
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Water Street
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Goyt Crescent
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Corporation Street
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St Mary's Way
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Vernon Avenue
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Millbrook Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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James Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Southdown Close
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Longshut Lane West
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Crosby Street
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Avon Street
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Randolph Place
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Whernside Close
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Lawrence Street
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Hooper Street
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Apsley Street
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Mersey Square
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Garfield Street
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Yates Street
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West Park Road
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High Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Crosby Street
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James Street
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Love Lane
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Dodge Hill
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Chestergate
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Bateson Street
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Werneth Street
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Bamford Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Lowfield Road
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James Street
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Foliage Road
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Brinnington Rise
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North Place
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Deanery Way
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St Peter's Square
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Orchard Street
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Dawson Street
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Charlotte Street
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Bosden Fold
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Bosden Fold
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Loonies Court
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Broadhurst Street
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Florence Street
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Mersey Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.