Postcode SK1 2NJ 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 very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below 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 Stockport, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 1.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from SK1 2NJ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK1 2NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 2NJ.
In the SK1 2NJ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK1 2NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Unit 4B Peel Centre Great Portwood Street, Stockport, SK1 2HH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hall Street, Stockport, SK1 4DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Kennies | 1 Gorsey Mount Street, Stockport, SK1 4DU | Walking directions to Kennies |
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 2NJ, 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 2NJ records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2NJ 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 16 schools close to SK1 2NJ, including Vernon Park Primary School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK1 2NJ is Stockport, about 1,228 m away.
SK1 2NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 193 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 2NJ 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.