Area360 logo

Find postcode

Heaviley

Interactive map displaying Heaviley

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

SK14DJ

Glebe Street

SK26EH

Buxton Road

SK14EN

Kinnaird Crescent

SK14LS

Christie Street

SK14DT

Webb Lane

SK26DZ

Hawes Close

SK13QZ

Harrison Street

SK13FU

Strawberry Avenue

SK13JL

Richardson Street

SK14EG

Athens Street

SK14EQ

Celtic Street

SK26NG

Wellington Road South

SK26TJ

College Close

Data Sources

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