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Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

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About

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.

Area overview

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 39.7% 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath Population
7,887
Population density
3,030.3 per km²

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

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 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
Flats32£156,000
Semi-Detached12£225,000
Terraced26£210,000

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

SK11UA

Warren Street

SK11XF

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK12HZ

Mersey Street

SK12LG

Caistor Street

SK13AG

Bamford Street

SK14BT

Rosemary Lane

SK26QX

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK38AS

Junction Road

SK41DB

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK41ST

Wilkinson Road

SK11LN

Great Underbank

SK19SR

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK11PD

Great Underbank

SK12AG

Millgate

SK12HB

Brinnington Road

SK12NE

George Street

SK13AY

Covent Gardens

SK13FX

John Street

SK13RP

Station Road

SK38EG

Range Road

SK11JT

Little Underbank

SK11NB

Deanery Way

SK11PT

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK12QH

Charlotte Street

SK13PD

Bosden Fold

SK26QU

Gilmore Street

SK41RH

Nicholson Street

SK11AL

Chestergate

SK11EG

High Bank Side

SK12NT

Bateson Street

SK13AH

Wellington Street

SK13NA

Lord Street

SK38DW

Florist Street

SK38JG

Green Street

SK41SR

Greenhalgh Street

SK41SW

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK19ST

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK12NL

Alpine Road

SK12PX

Tamworth Street

SK13AL

Banbury Street

SK13BJ

Joules Court

SK13EG

John Street

SK13PH

Mottram Street

SK13TY

Chadwick Street

SK38DN

Gilmore Street

SK11NE

Chestergate

SK11ZD

Spinner Street

SK12AD

Bailey Road

SK12LH

Yates Street

SK12PB

Tamworth Street

SK19SF

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK19SA

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath

SK38GE

Flint Street

SK39BA

James Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.