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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

SK11LW

Great Underbank

SK11DL

Lawrence Street

SK11ES

Churchgate

SK12AN

Water Street

SK14BT

St Marys Close

SK11EW

Market Place

SK38GF

Simpson Street

SK13TY

St Thomass Place

SK19SB

Lacy Street

SK11PD

Great Underbank

SK12ND

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11DA

St Petersgate

SK38EJ

Randolph Place

SK13FX

John Street

SK39BD

Cecil Street

SK12HD

Great Portwood Street

SK11PB

Pickford's Brow

SK11QN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12NY

Cromer Street

SK11LF

Bridge Street Brow

SK11JJ

Apsley Street

SK19SH

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19TB

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12PX

Tamworth Street

SK11NE

Great Underbank

SK12NP

Cromer Street

SK13NX

Mottram Fold

SK38DT

Broadhurst Street

SK26SH

Crosby Street

SK11DU

Hooper Street

SK11LN

Great Underbank

SK13PQ

Bosden Fold

SK13XE

Piccadilly

SK11PT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11PP

Deanery Way

SK39AG

James Street

SK12BZ

Avenue Street

SK12QQ

Crescent Road

SK12LH

Yates Street

SK11YH

Wellington Street

SK14AA

Spring Gardens

SK38DU

Heathland Terrace

SK11NF

Great Underbank

SK13NW

Chesworth Fold

SK12HU

Great Portwood Street

SK57RN

Reddish South

SK58AE

Whitebank Avenue

SK57RW

Reddish South

SK13UB

Thomas Street West

SK11RA

Mersey Square

SK12NE

George Street

SK38AX

Greek Street

SK13QN

Hopes Carr

SK41LG

Mendip Close

SK41SN

Dodge Hill

SK11HE

St Petersgate

SK11EH

High Street

SK12JT

Carrington Road

SK11XY

Bridge Street Brow

SK12AH

Marsland Street

SK19SW

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13TW

Ratcliffe Street

SK12BY

Water Street

SK11TY

Vernon Street

SK11HD

St Petersgate

SK11NZ

St Peter's Square

SK38GE

Flint Street

SK13AB

Duke Street

SK12NX

Newbridge Lane

SK57RZ

Reddish South

SK26QP

Shaw Heath

SK11AS

Churchgate

SK12NJ

Carlton Crescent

SK58AA

Brinnington Road

SK13GE

Massey Street

SK38DR

Avon Street

SK11NT

Chestergate

SK13GF

Garnett Street

SK12AF

Martel Court

SK19SR

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11QD

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SJ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39DG

Booth Street

SK19TA

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11PU

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12QG

Crescent Road

SK12BT

Tiviot Way

SK58AW

Brinnington Road

SK11HG

High Bank Side

SK12AJ

Water Street

SK41RY

Whernside Close

SK26QU

The Grove

SK13GJ

Mottram Street

SK39AT

Castle Street

SK11PN

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13NS

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12NQ

Stanley Street

SK19SY

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13AD

Wellington Street

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.