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About

Woodley is a residential suburb situated north of Stockport town centre. The area largely consists of housing estates built throughout the 20th century, alongside local shops and services along Hyde Road. Open green spaces are provided by several parks and the proximity of the Peak Forest Canal, which runs along its western edge.

The area is notable for the former Woodley Aerodrome site, where aircraft were once manufactured and tested. This industrial heritage is reflected in some local street names. The canal towpath offers a route for walking and cycling through the area.

Area overview

On average Woodley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodley is £47,224 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodley is home to around 5,740 people, with a population density of about 3,049.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodley Population
5,740
Population density
3,049 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.52(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.77(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.98(+22%)
Burglary
8.01(+44%)
Public order
6.45(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,395
93.94%
Other White
89
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
50
0.87%
Irish
37
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.44%
Total population: 5,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,436
29.49%
Level 3 (A level)
904
18.57%
No qualifications
815
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
729
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 4,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,046
39.74%
Owns with a mortgage
861
32.71%
Social rents from council
282
10.71%
Other social rented
189
7.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
179
6.8%
Total households: 2,632

Property prices in Woodley

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 in Woodley area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodley 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 Woodley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£442,500
Flats5£118,125
Semi-Detached34£315,000
Terraced19£240,000

10 years median price trend in Woodley

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.