Postcode insights

SK1 3QH

Higher Hillgate

Brinnington & Stockport Central

Interactive map showing SK1 3QH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK1 3QH

Overview

Postcode SK1 3QH 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 Heaviley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaviley is £41,021 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. Thomas' Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Heaviley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Heaviley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Heaviley is £41,021 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SK1 3QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaviley near SK1 3QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK1 3QH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport
0.8 mi

Davenport

N/A

Walking directions to Davenport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK1 3QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Thomas' Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to St. Thomas' Recreation Ground
0.4 miShaw Heath Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground
0.5 miHallam Coronation GardenSmallWalking directions to Hallam Coronation Garden

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
4,577.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.4(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.93(+72%)
Vehicle crime
26.67(+345%)
Criminal damage and arson
24(+167%)
Other theft
20.27(+207%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
73.95%
Pakistani
13
4.98%
Other White
13
4.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.68%
African
6
2.3%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.23%
No qualifications
50
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
89
54.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
20.86%
Shared ownership
22
13.5%
Owns outright
8
4.91%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.07%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Brinnington & Stockport Central

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £253K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£310,000£329
Semi-Detached31£255,000£286
Terraced36£190,000£216
Flats18£146,250£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brinnington & Stockport Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brinnington & Stockport Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 3QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 3QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025247, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£478,000
03 Feb 2025239, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
04 Feb 20255, Holt Street, Stockport, SK1 3PYTerracedFreehold£206,750
09 Dec 2025Flat 11, Mac Court, St Thomas'S Place, Stockport, SK1 3TYOtherLeasehold£65,000
08 Jan 202620, Ebbdale Close, Stockport, SK1 3LPTerracedFreehold£224,000

Schools

In the SK1 3QH postcode area, located within Heaviley, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK1 3QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas' Church of England Primary School StockportVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCale Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK1 3QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK1 3QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food173-191 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSpar157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UAWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miAdastra Pacific Oriental Grocers259-261 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NGWalking directions to Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers
0.2 miEuro Mini Market283 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NDWalking directions to Euro Mini Market
0.2 miMini Market Lincoln TowersBosden Fold, Stockport, SK1 3PGWalking directions to Mini Market Lincoln Towers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,475
Band E£3,025
Band F£3,575
Band G£4,126
Band H£4,951

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK1 3QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shaun Regan

Brinnington & Stockport Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HeavileyE02001205
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 019CE01005874
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK1 3QH

Is SK1 3QH (Heaviley) safe?

The area around SK1 3QH records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SK1 3QH?

The median sale price around SK1 3QH in Heaviley is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK1 3QH?

There are 20 schools close to SK1 3QH, including St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport (Requires improvement), Cale Green Primary School (Good) and St George's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK1 3QH?

The closest station to SK1 3QH is Stockport, about 706 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK1 3QH?

SK1 3QH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK1 3QH (Heaviley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK1 3QH is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Regan (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.