Postcode SK1 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Brinnington & Stockport Central ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year. The nearest station is Brinnington, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from SK1 2LJ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK1 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brinnington located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vernon Park | Large | Walking directions to Vernon Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Brinnington & Stockport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £4,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £310,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £255,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 36 | £190,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 18 | £146,250 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £78,000 | £120,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £189,950 | £80,600 | £147,500 | £103,000 |
| 2018 | £197,473 | £78,000 | £162,995 | £119,500 |
| 2019 | £227,495 | £95,250 | £185,495 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £244,995 | £79,800 | £199,995 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £120,000 | £208,000 | £143,000 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £175,250 |
| 2023 | £313,000 | £140,000 | £211,500 | £178,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £160,000 | £244,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £130,000 | £245,000 | £218,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £145 | £146 | £127 |
| 2017 | £206 | £180 | £175 | £127 |
| 2018 | £215 | £146 | £200 | £147 |
| 2019 | £241 | £187 | £204 | £148 |
| 2020 | £260 | £128 | £212 | £178 |
| 2021 | £278 | £211 | £231 | £170 |
| 2022 | £320 | £237 | £262 | £212 |
| 2023 | £345 | £254 | £277 | £196 |
| 2024 | £269 | £288 | £272 | £215 |
| 2025 | £325 | £240 | £281 | £212 |
| 2026 | £315 | £288 | £270 | £274 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 2LJ.
In the SK1 2LJ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK1 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zaf's Mini Market | 1 Carrington Road, Stockport, SK1 2JX | Walking directions to Zaf's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Pegs Corner Shop | 16 Carrington Road, Stockport, SK1 2QE | Walking directions to Pegs Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Unit 4B Peel Centre Great Portwood Street, Stockport, SK1 2HH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Tiviot Way, Stockport, SK1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK1 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shaun Regan
Brinnington & Stockport Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK1 2LJ records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK1 2LJ in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SK1 2LJ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington (Good), Vernon Park Primary School (Outstanding) and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SK1 2LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK1 2LJ is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Regan (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.