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Marple North

Crime

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About

Marple North ward sits in the northernmost part of the Stockport borough, bordering the Peak District. Its landscape is defined by the steep Goyt Valley and the Peak Forest Canal, which runs through the area. The ward includes the settlements of Marple Bridge, Compstall, and the higher ground around Mellor, featuring a mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces.

The area is notable for its industrial heritage, visible in the historic canal aqueduct and the remains of old mills. The canal's flight of sixteen locks at Marple is a significant feature, attracting boaters and walkers. The ward contains large areas of farmland and woodland, such as Mellor Moor, providing rural scenery within the metropolitan boundary.

Area overview

On average Marple North has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marple North is £58,999 per year. The median sale price in Marple North is £413,750 (around £368 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £563,750. There are 5 schools in Marple North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Marple North

Median price: £413,750

Price per sq ft: £368

Sales (last 12 months): 158

Typical range (middle 50%): £310K – £564K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £413,750 (about £368 per square foot) in Marple North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,124,200.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marple North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	62	£562,500	£406	£356,000	£443,500	£713,250	£1,046,250
Semi-Detached	44	£407,500	£367	£246,800	£337,500	£526,250	£715,800
Terraced	40	£307,500	£355	£237,100	£267,000	£357,500	£461,360
Flats	12	£178,000	£276	£145,125	£166,375	£215,625	£220,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marple North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marple North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£385,000	£109,500	£305,000	£195,000
2017	£394,000	£152,475	£282,500	£240,000
2018	£376,500	£127,500	£280,000	£240,000
2019	£425,000	£174,975	£285,000	£230,000
2020	£442,000	£183,000	£330,000	£215,000
2021	£497,500	£225,000	£326,000	£257,500
2022	£550,000	£225,000	£395,000	£280,000
2023	£585,000	£215,000	£388,750	£268,750
2024	£517,500	£205,000	£385,000	£307,500
2025	£525,000	£210,000	£396,000	£275,000
2026	£590,000	£175,000	£396,250	£335,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marple North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£272	£249	£259	£233
2017	£291	£232	£260	£237
2018	£292	£232	£269	£244
2019	£318	£257	£282	£266
2020	£330	£273	£304	£245
2021	£346	£293	£324	£284
2022	£387	£278	£370	£322
2023	£410	£307	£351	£303
2024	£373	£261	£358	£317
2025	£402	£275	£386	£305
2026	£419	£280	£368	£372

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.

Band A£1,746

Band B£2,037

Band C£2,328

Band D£2,619

Band E£3,201

Band F£3,783

Band G£4,365

Band H£5,238

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Marple North ward.

Local councillors

Megan Axon

Marple North - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats