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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

SK13AG

Bamford Street

SK41JA

Love Lane

SK57SB

Reddish South

SK12AG

Millgate

SK13AR

Garnett Street

SK11NP

Chestergate

SK41RF

Roman Road

SK13SL

Wellington Road South

SK38BH

Gilmore Street

SK26QH

Shaw Heath

SK13AZ

Watson Square

SK11LZ

Chestergate

SK11LL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11YJ

Churchgate

SK12ED

Garfield Street

SK38BD

Shaw Heath

SK13AH

Wellington Street

SK57SD

Kings Court

SK57RL

Reddish South

SK12LX

Millgate

SK12NT

Newbridge Lane

SK26SJ

Crosby Street

SK13NT

Chesworth Close

SK13PG

Bosden Fold

SK12NG

Bateson Street

SK11YD

Harvey Street

SK26RS

Wellington Road South

SK41ST

Wilkinson Road

SK11PE

Chestergate

SK19SU

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK19SG

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK13BJ

Waterloo Road

SK11SP

Mersey Square

SK11PJ

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK11AR

St Petersgate

SK12LQ

Gill Street

SK11HF

St Petersgate

SK11JQ

Lower Hillgate

SK13RX

Brinnington & Stockport Central

SK58AB

Brinnington Crescent

SK12BX

Water Street

SK13TZ

St Thomas Place

SK12EZ

Goyt Road

SK11EF

Etchells Street

SK11RW

Princes Street

SK13AX

Covent Garden

SK12LJ

Yates Street

SK12AX

Richard Street

SK12NF

Peak Street

SK11JP

Mealhouse Brow

SK38GH

Flint Street

SK58AS

Valley Park Close

SK19SL

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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.