Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, located at the confluence of the rivers Goyt and Tame. It lies just south of Manchester city centre, with strong transport links including the M60 motorway and Stockport railway station. The area has a mix of industrial heritage and modern developments, with landmarks like the Stockport Viaduct dominating the skyline.
The town centre features a blend of retail spaces, markets, and historic buildings, including Staircase House and the Hat Works Museum. Nearby areas like Bramhall and Cheadle offer green spaces such as Bramhall Park. Stockport has seen regeneration in recent years, with new housing and leisure projects alongside its traditional industries.
On average Stockport has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stockport is £45,329 per year. There are 136 schools in Stockport: 87 primary (10 Outstanding and 63 Good) and 14 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).
Based on 3,620 recent sales, the median property price is £299,475 in Stockport area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £2,010,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £495,000; semi-detached at £315,000; terraced at £238,500; flats at £165,000.
10 years price trend in Stockport
Bramhall North
Bramhall South & Woodford
Bredbury Green & Romiley
Bredbury & Woodley
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North
Cheadle Hulme South
Cheadle West & Gatley
Davenport & Cale Green
Edgeley
Hazel Grove
Heald Green
Heatons North
Heatons South
Manor
Marple North
Marple South & High Lane
Norbury & Woodsmoor
Offerton
Reddish North
Reddish South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.