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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

SK11UD

Warren Street

SK11XJ

Brewery Street

SK13AR

Garnett Street

SK13GP

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13TH

Wellington Road South

SK13TN

Millbrook Street

SK26RX

Longshut Lane West

SK11HF

St Petersgate

SK11YA

Churchgate

SK13NE

Hopes Carr

SK14BX

Rectory Fields

SK41JG

Hamilton Square

SK41RD

Dodge Hill

SK11DH

St Petersgate

SK11LL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13ER

Higher Hillgate

SK13UQ

Wellington Road South

SK38AX

Greek Street

SK41LG

Mendip Close

SK13NL

Millbrook Street

SK13TZ

St Thomas Place

SK26QS

Shaw Heath

SK11EB

St Petersgate

SK11JQ

Lower Hillgate

SK12AF

Martel Court

SK14BU

Deacons Close

SK57RZ

Reddish South

SK11TY

Vernon Street

SK12ND

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13AX

Covent Garden

SK11EW

Market Place

SK11JP

Mealhouse Brow

SK13NZ

Bamford Street

SK13RU

Wellington Road South

SK58AB

Brinnington Crescent

SK11DY

Fletcher Street

SK12AP

Water Street

SK13UB

Thomas Street West

SK19SB

Lacy Street

SK38AL

Hollands Mill Road

SK39BD

Cecil Street

SK11LF

Bridge Street Brow

SK13PQ

Bosden Fold

SK13XE

Piccadilly

SK14AE

Dalby Grove

SK19SZ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26RL

Osborne Road

SK57RL

Reddish South

SK11PB

Pickford's Brow

SK11PW

Deanery Way

SK13NX

Mottram Fold

SK38BQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11DA

St Petersgate

SK13AD

Wellington Street

SK13AS

Watson Square

SK13GD

Banbury Street

SK19SH

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SU

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11HH

North Place

SK11NF

Great Underbank

SK13FZ

Wellington Street

SK13NP

Union Street

SK38DU

Heathland Terrace

SK41LF

Quantock Close

SK11EL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11PR

Great Underbank

SK11QN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12BP

Water Street

SK12EX

Brinnington Road

SK13NJ

Hollingworth Close

SK13NW

Chesworth Fold

SK38DX

Florist Street

SK11HE

St Petersgate

SK13DJ

Wellington Street

SK19SN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11QE

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12AN

Water Street

SK12QL

River Street

SK13DT

Crowther Street

SK13UF

Wellington Road South

SK19SJ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK41AA

Wellington Road South

SK11JE

Lower Hillgate

SK11NT

Chestergate

SK11YH

Wellington Street

SK11YJ

Churchgate

SK12LE

St Pauls Street

SK12LQ

Gill Street

SK12NZ

Stringer Street

SK12QE

Carrington Road

SK13AZ

Watson Square

SK13BL

Hopes Carr

SK19SS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SW

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK57SB

Reddish South

SK11FE

Wellington Street

SK11QF

Great Underbank

SK11UA

Warren Street

SK11XF

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12HZ

Mersey Street

Data Sources

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