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Heaton Mersey

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About

Heaton Mersey is a residential suburb situated directly south of the River Mersey, which forms its northern boundary with Manchester. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached housing, alongside some modern developments. Its layout includes several established local parks and green spaces that provide recreational areas for residents. The district is served by its own railway station offering connections into central Stockport and Manchester.

A notable local landmark is the former Heaton Mersey Paper Mill site, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage. The extensive Mersey Vale Nature Park follows the riverbank, featuring wetlands and meadows. Daily life centres on local shops and services along Didsbury Road and around the precinct near the station. The area maintains a distinct community identity separate from the neighbouring Heatons.

Area overview

On average Heaton Mersey has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton Mersey is £55,715 per year. There are 6 schools in Heaton Mersey: 4 primary (3 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heaton Mersey is home to around 7,905 people, with a population density of about 3,783.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heaton Mersey Population
7,905
Population density
3,783.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.14(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.64(-35%)
Burglary
9.87(+78%)
Vehicle crime
8.86(+48%)
Other theft
7.34(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,488
69.43%
Pakistani
804
10.17%
Irish
262
3.31%
Other White
258
3.26%
Indian
179
2.26%
Total population: 7,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,463
53.62%
Level 3 (A level)
860
13.32%
No qualifications
705
10.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
10.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
381
5.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,418
41.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,291
37.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
502
14.76%
Other social rented
75
2.2%
Other forms of private rent
57
1.68%
Total households: 3,402

Property prices in Heaton Mersey

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Heaton Mersey area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heaton Mersey 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 Heaton Mersey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£202,000
Terraced48£344,250
Semi-Detached40£350,000
Detached16£453,375

10 years median price trend in Heaton Mersey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton Mersey.

All postcodes in Heaton Mersey

SK43RB

Green Pastures

SK43JU

Curtis Road

SK43QW

Belper Road

SK43RQ

Beal Close

SK43HH

Brompton Road

SK43DJ

Mersey Road

SK43EA

Battersea Road

SK43AG

Didsbury Road

SK43EX

Station Road

SK43JH

Didsbury Road

SK43RH

Ingram Drive

SK43DS

Vale Close

SK43BU

Greenbank Avenue

SK43DB

Ranworth Avenue

SK43LQ

Evesham Avenue

SK43EY

Shoreacres Close

SK42DN

Leeside

SK44EU

Oak Avenue

SK42DE

Sandringham Drive

SK43LG

Colenso Grove

SK42BR

Ravenswood Avenue

SK43EG

Barton Road

SK43GN

Riverview

SK43BX

Croton Street

SK43DL

Priestnall Road

SK43JR

Bankhall Road

SK43DU

Vale Road

SK43GL

Emery Court

SK43BD

Meltham Close

SK43JZ

Carlton Road

SK43LL

Ryedale Close

SK43AW

Harwood Road

SK43BH

Rosgill Close

SK43JX

Curtis Road

SK43AH

Chapel Street

SK43RF

Chevington Drive

SK43AB

Maidstone Road

SK43DH

Thornhill Road

M191RW

Burnage Lane

SK43JY

Heyscroft Road

SK43DG

Poplar Street

SK43HS

Sunnyfield Road

SK44EG

Albert Road

SK43BN

Woodlands Road

SK43DX

Tait Mews

SK44EH

Bankhall Road

SK43AZ

Harwood Road

SK43NA

Mauldeth Road

SK43RW

Mauldeth Road

SK43ES

Heatons South

SK43HB

Didsbury Road

SK43BL

Ash Mount Court

SK42BZ

Valley Road

SK43RA

Green Pastures

SK43DQ

Hawthorn Road

SK43DD

New Beech Road

M191RR

Burnage Lane

SK43AL

Kentmore Close

SK43AR

New Beech Road

SK43JD

Bankside Court

SK43DW

Cavendish Road

SK44EL

Ventnor Road

SK43BS

Didsbury Road

SK43BB

Meltham Road

SK43EZ

Heatons South

SK43DR

Pleachway

SK42DD

Sandringham Drive

SK43RE

Kentstone Avenue

SK42BN

Craig Road

SK43DF

Lyme Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.