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About

Heaviley is a residential district situated directly south of Stockport's town centre, nestled between the A6 Wellington Road and the A5145 Buxton Road. Its housing consists primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside some later interwar and postwar developments. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport routes into Manchester and the Peak District, creating a steady flow of traffic along its main boundaries.

The local geography is marked by the steep incline of Heaviley Brow, which rises sharply from the River Mersey valley. This slope offers elevated views across parts of Stockport. A notable local landmark is the Heaviley Bowling Green, a longstanding community sports facility tucked away among the streets. Shopping needs are largely met by the nearby Shaw Heath and Hillgate areas, with the main railway station and larger retail centres a short walk north into the central town.

Area overview

On average Heaviley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaviley is £41,021 per year. There are 4 schools in Heaviley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heaviley is home to around 8,430 people, with a population density of about 5,036.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heaviley Population
8,430
Population density
5,036.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.64(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.89(+28%)
Vehicle crime
15.18(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.57(+40%)
Burglary
10.56(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,447
88.37%
Other White
205
2.43%
Pakistani
103
1.22%
Other Asian
84
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
0.89%
Total population: 8,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,873
27.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
19.03%
No qualifications
1,233
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,149
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,175
29.59%
Owns outright
1,025
25.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
674
16.97%
Other social rented
545
13.72%
Social rents from council
346
8.71%
Total households: 3,971

Property prices in Heaviley

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 in Heaviley area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heaviley 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 Heaviley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£158,000
Detached2£530,500
Semi-Detached31£298,000
Terraced57£220,000

10 years median price trend in Heaviley

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

All postcodes in Heaviley

SK13QY

Higher Hillgate

SK13EY

Crown Royal Industrial Park

SK14NA

Brookfield Close

SK14LZ

Brookfield Avenue

SK26TH

Offerton

SK13QQ

Chadwick Street

SK14DQ

Greystoke Street

SK13LG

Swallow Street

SK13FS

Milliner Place

SK13QB

Canley Close

SK14NT

Hempshaw Lane

SK26LU

Buxton Road

SK13HZ

Adcroft Street

SK13ED

Higher Hillgate

SK14DG

Greystoke Street

SK26ND

Wellington Road South

SK14NQ

Wythburn Road

SK14EH

Barnsley Street

SK14LW

Brundrett Street

SK13BZ

Canal Street

SK14AP

Mersey Street

SK14EA

Courthill Street

SK14AB

Turncroft Lane

SK13QS

Bannister Street

SK26DX

Borrowdale Road

SK26EE

Niagara Street

SK14EP

Bramwell Street

SK14ER

Manor

SK13LR

Horton Street

SK13JS

Ward Street

SK14EE

Layton Close

SK26PH

Soudan Road

SK26TL

Oriel Close

SK14PY

Guildford Close

SK13GN

Bullock Street

SK13JX

Oat Street

SK13QE

Ardern Grove

SK13DF

Welcroft Street

SK14NJ

Yewdale Road

SK26LY

Manor

SK14HT

Stephen Street

SK26ES

Seymour Road

SK13JT

Charles Street

SK14DY

Carnarvon Street

SK13UA

Wellington Road South

SK26EG

Canada Street

SK14NN

Windermere Road

SK14LG

Hempshaw Lane

SK13JY

Charles Street

SK14NW

Windermere Road

SK26DP

Lowndes Lane

SK14EW

Bramwell Street

SK13FT

Homburg Close

SK13PZ

Higher Hillgate

SK14EF

Lyngate Close

SK14ED

Eden Close

SK13EL

Gatesby Crescent

SK13QF

Thomas Street

SK26PJ

Colonial Road

SK13EH

Middle Hillgate

SK14AH

St Marys Way

SK26GA

Niagara Street

SK26HJ

Maple Close

SK14NL

Patterdale Road

SK13DZ

Gatsby Crescent

SK13RB

Higher Hillgate

SK13LP

Ebbdale Close

SK14NE

Atkinson Street

SK26PQ

Diamond Street

SK26FZ

Buxton Road

SK13LF

Hindley Street

SK14EL

Webb Lane

SK13JR

Charles Street

SK26EL

Buxton Road

SK26ER

Lymefield Grove

SK26DN

Dorland Grove

SK26DR

Lowndes Lane

SK13HS

Brooks Street

SK14LT

Hempshaw Lane

SK26AD

Prestwich Close

SK13DD

Higher Barlow Row

SK14DX

Athens Street

SK14DA

Hall Street

SK14HX

Rayner Street

SK26DQ

Nangreave Road

SK13BW

Upper Brook Street

SK27BR

Buxton Road

SK14NS

Thirlmere Road

SK26LJ

Manor

SK13JZ

Adcroft Street

SK26BP

The Croft

SK14DU

Gorsey Mount Street

SK26LR

Buxton Road

SK26DY

Winster Grove

SK13EZ

Shawcross Street

SK13BP

St Mary's Way

SK26AL

Borth Avenue

SK13BU

Gorsey Mount Street

SK26LS

Buxton Road

SK13HR

Higher Hillgate

Data Sources

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