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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

SK12LG

Caistor Street

SK13BE

Piccadilly

SK19SP

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK26QX

Shaw Heath

SK38AS

Junction Road

SK41ST

Wilkinson Road

SK11RB

Princes Street

SK13AG

Bamford Street

SK14BT

St Marys Close

SK11PD

Great Underbank

SK12HB

Brinnington Road

SK12NE

George Street

SK13AY

Middle Hillgate

SK19SR

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38EG

Range Road

SK11JT

Little Underbank

SK12QH

Charlotte Street

SK26QU

The Grove

SK41RH

Nicholson Street

SK11LN

Great Underbank

SK12AG

Millgate

SK13FX

John Street

SK11NB

Great Underbank

SK11PT

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13PD

Bosden Fold

SK11AL

Mersey Square

SK11EG

High Street

SK12NT

Newbridge Lane

SK38DW

Florist Street

SK38JG

Shaw Road South

SK41SW

Greenbank Terrace

SK13AH

Wellington Street

SK13NA

Lord Street

SK41SR

Greenhalgh Street

SK12NL

Alpine Road

SK13EG

John Street

SK19ST

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK12PX

Tamworth Street

SK13AL

Lower Hillgate

SK13BJ

Waterloo Road

SK13PH

Mottram Street

SK13TY

St Thomass Place

SK38DN

Gilmore Street

SK11ZD

Spinner Street

SK12AD

S Park Business Park

SK12PB

Tamworth Street

SK13GQ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK38GE

Flint Street

SK11NE

Great Underbank

SK12LH

Yates Street

SK19SA

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SF

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK39BA

James Street

Data Sources

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