Postcode insights

SK1 3UQ

Wellington Road South

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK1 3UQ

Overview

Postcode SK1 3UQ 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 high crime levels, with around 101.7 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 Stockport, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shaw Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from SK1 3UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK1 3UQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK1 3UQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport
0.9 mi

Davenport

N/A

Walking directions to Davenport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK1 3UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShaw Heath Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground
0.4 miViaduct ParkSmallWalking directions to Viaduct Park

Area Profile

Population
527
Population density
3,161.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.29(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.11(+6%)
Vehicle crime
16.3(+172%)
Public order
12.93(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.68(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
54.27%
Pakistani
66
12.52%
Other Black
44
8.35%
Other White
33
6.26%
African
26
4.93%
Total population: 527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
25.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
93
24.22%
Level 3 (A level)
81
21.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
34.94%
Other social rented
45
18.07%
Shared ownership
34
13.65%
Owns outright
30
12.05%
Social rents from council
28
11.24%
Total households: 249

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 3UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK1 3UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 2025111, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3THTerracedFreehold£175,000
28 Feb 20252, Ratcliffe Street, Stockport, SK1 3TWOtherFreehold£420,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 11, Renaissance House, Millbrook Street, Stockport, SK1 3TNFlatsLeasehold£92,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 6, Renaissance House, Millbrook Street, Stockport, SK1 3TNFlatsLeasehold£125,000
12 Mar 2025Flat 22, Renaissance House, Millbrook Street, Stockport, SK1 3TNFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the SK1 3UQ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK1 3UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK1 3UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UAWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCo-op Food173-191 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMini Market Lincoln TowersBosden Fold, Stockport, SK1 3PGWalking directions to Mini Market Lincoln Towers
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalRailway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSTOP Express75 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3RUWalking directions to STOP Express

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 3UQ, 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)Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw HeathE02001200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 014CE01005766
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK1 3UQ

Is SK1 3UQ (Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath) safe?

The area around SK1 3UQ records about 102 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.

What is the average house price near SK1 3UQ?

The median sale price around SK1 3UQ 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.

What schools are near SK1 3UQ?

There are 20 schools close to SK1 3UQ, including St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport (Requires improvement), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK1 3UQ?

The closest station to SK1 3UQ is Stockport, about 377 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK1 3UQ?

SK1 3UQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK1 3UQ (Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK1 3UQ 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.