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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.

All postcodes in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK13ER

Higher Hillgate

SK13PF

Bosden Close

SK26RL

Osborne Road

SK26RX

Longshut Lane West

SK11AP

Silk Close

SK13SH

Loonies Court

SK12BP

Water Street

SK39DF

Mercian Way

SK13FZ

Wellington Street

SK26QS

Shaw Heath

SK11EJ

Tatton Street

SK12LB

Romiley Street

SK12QF

Werneth Street

SK38BP

Shaw Heath

SK58AD

Brinnington Road

SK12PE

Vernon Avenue

SK11XB

Bridge Street

SK12JN

Mersey Street

SK41LQ

Ince Close

SK13TH

Wellington Road South

SK41JG

Hamilton Square

SK57RJ

Reddish South

SK13DL

Middle Hillgate

SK11QW

Merseyway

SK13GD

Banbury Street

SK12QE

Carrington Road

SK13AW

Lower Hillgate

SK11DS

St Petersgate

SK13UQ

Wellington Road South

SK13NQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13PD

Bosden Fold

SK11DY

Fletcher Street

SK11NA

Deanery Way

SK11JE

Lower Hillgate

SK13BE

Piccadilly

SK26RN

Lowfield Road

SK58AN

Foliage Road

SK13DT

Crowther Street

SK12AD

S Park Business Park

SK13GB

London Square

SK12JD

Borron Street

SK13NL

Millbrook Street

SK12BU

Water Street

SK13GP

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12NA

Newbridge Lane

SK13DJ

Wellington Street

SK11XU

Bridge Street

SK12HH

Great Portwood Street

SK12LE

St Pauls Street

SK19SS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13NG

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41RD

Dodge Hill

SK38AS

Junction Road

SK13UD

Junction Road

SK11NU

Hooper Street

SK41SU

Wilkinson Road

SK13NY

Mottram Fold

SK13PB

Bosden Fold

SK13BL

Hopes Carr

SK12NL

Alpine Road

SK14BU

Deacons Close

SK12AP

Water Street

SK38EG

Range Road

SK41SP

Canning Street

SK12EX

Brinnington Road

SK11JF

Coopers Brow

SK11HH

North Place

SK19SD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12AE

Hamilton Road

SK13UR

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38JG

Shaw Road South

SK11DH

St Petersgate

SK39AQ

James Street

SK12JX

Carrington Road

SK11QF

Great Underbank

SK38BQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12PG

Newbridge Lane

SK19SA

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK14AE

Dalby Grove

SK12HX

Mersey Street

SK11RB

Princes Street

SK11XR

Bridge Street

SK13EG

John Street

SK57SA

Reddish South

SK41HZ

Parsonage Street

SK13AQ

Wellington Street

SK12NS

Stringer Street

SK26NW

Wellington Road South

SK11NB

Great Underbank

SK11FE

Wellington Street

SK13AT

Massey Street

SK11YA

Churchgate

SK41LD

Southdown Close

SK11AQ

Coopers Brow

SK12HB

Brinnington Road

SK11PW

Deanery Way

SK19SE

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13NZ

Bamford Street

SK13DQ

Edward Street

SK38AL

Hollands Mill Road

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.