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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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Exchange Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Apsley Street
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Great Underbank
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Prince's Street
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Warren Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Mersey Street
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Caistor Street
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Bamford Street
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Piccadilly
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Rosemary Lane
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Junction Road
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Wilkinson Road
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Great Underbank
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Great Underbank
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Millgate
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Brinnington Road
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George Street
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Covent Gardens
SK13FX
John Street
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Station Road
SK19SR
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Range Road
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Little Underbank
SK11NB
Deanery Way
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
SK12QH
Charlotte Street
SK13PD
Bosden Fold
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Gilmore Street
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Nicholson Street
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Wellington Street
SK11AL
Chestergate
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High Bank Side
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Bateson Street
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Lord Street
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Florist Street
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Green Street
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Greenhalgh Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Alpine Road
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Tamworth Street
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Banbury Street
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Joules Court
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John Street
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Mottram Street
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Chadwick Street
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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
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Gilmore Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.