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About

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.

Area overview

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 £45,339 per year. There are 136 schools in Stockport: 87 primary (10 Outstanding and 63 Good) and 14 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stockport Population

294,773

Population density

2,338.3 per km²

Demographics

British

245,831

83.4%

Pakistani

10,953

3.72%

Other White

7,303

2.48%

Indian

4,433

1.5%

Irish

4,174

1.42%

Total population: 294,770

Housing

Owns outright

46,498

36.71%

Owns with a mortgage

43,527

34.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

16,238

12.82%

Social rents from council

9,880

7.8%

Other social rented

6,969

5.5%

Total households: 126,648

Property prices in Stockport

Based on 3,642 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Stockport area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £2,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stockport over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	755	£493,000	£295,000	£390,000	£640,500	£924,500
Flats	450	£165,000	£82,500	£130,500	£211,500	£320,000
Semi-Detached	1,443	£320,000	£205,000	£265,000	£397,750	£587,900
Terraced	994	£240,000	£162,000	£204,000	£295,000	£433,050

10 years median price trend in Stockport

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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