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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Romiley Street
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Stringer Street
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New Zealand Road
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Duke Street
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Bamford Street
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Mottram Fold
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Gilmore Street
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Avon Street
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Short Street
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Penny Lane
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St Petersgate
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Bridge Street
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Brewery Street
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Churchgate
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Garnett Street
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Hopes Carr
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Millbrook Street
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Rectory Fields
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Longshut Lane West
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Hamilton Square
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Dodge Hill
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Duke Street
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Bosden Fold
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Millbrook Street
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Marriott Street
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Oliver Street
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Lyme Grove
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Mendip Close
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Etchells Street
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High Street
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Turner Street
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Brinnington Rise
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Covent Gardens
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Deacons Close
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Fletcher Street
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Mealhouse Brow
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Churchgate
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Bamford Street
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Lord Street
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Thomas Street West
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Lacy Street
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Hollands Mill Road
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Brinnington Crescent
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Great Underbank
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Pickford's Brow
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Deanery Way
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Mottram Fold
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Bosden Fold
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Piccadilly
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Dalby Grove
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Osborne Road
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St Petersgate
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Great Underbank
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Water Street
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Brinnington Road
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Fletcher Street
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Watson Square
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Banbury Street
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Mottram Fold
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Chesworth Fold
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Florist Street
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High Bank Side
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St Petersgate
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Great Underbank
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Wellington Street
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Wellington Street
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Millbrook Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Heathland Terrace
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Quantock Close
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Hopes Carr
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High Street
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Chestergate
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Howard Street
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Wellington Street
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Churchgate
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Watson Square
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Water Street
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St Pauls Street
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Caistor Street
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Stringer Street
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Offerton Street
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River Street
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Banbury Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.