Postcode insights

SK2 5DZ

Dovedale Road

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 5DZ

Overview

Postcode SK2 5DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Offerton ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Offerton East & Bosden Farm area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Offerton East & Bosden Farm is £53,231 per year. The nearest station is Woodsmoor, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Woodlands Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Offerton East & Bosden Farm has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Offerton East & Bosden Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Offerton East & Bosden Farm is £53,231 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK2 5DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Offerton East & Bosden Farm near SK2 5DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodsmoor located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 5DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodlands ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodlands Park
0.5 miOfferton Parish ParkSmallWalking directions to Offerton Parish Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
4,092 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.48(-14%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.07(-62%)
Burglary
11.26(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(-14%)
Vehicle crime
5.63(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
96.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.91%
Irish
3
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.29%
No qualifications
30
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
47.62%
Owns with a mortgage
56
44.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Offerton

Median price£281,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £354K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Offerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Offerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£390,000£332
Semi-Detached88£323,750£324
Terraced56£240,250£272
Flats18£148,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Offerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Offerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,995£102,500£224,500£135,250
2017£317,495£121,500£212,250£154,000
2018£292,000£127,500£220,000£156,000
2019£315,000£118,250£230,000£170,000
2020£325,000£149,250£227,500£179,000
2021£375,000£137,000£267,750£195,000
2022£385,000£151,000£277,500£205,500
2023£423,275£128,300£270,000£212,750
2024£415,000£141,000£295,000£215,000
2025£401,500£155,000£325,000£241,750
2026£365,000£141,000£307,000£240,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Offerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Offerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£150£208£167
2017£251£191£216£196
2018£284£210£216£183
2019£262£220£232£186
2020£269£232£243£202
2021£285£230£267£218
2022£303£254£298£236
2023£350£193£291£254
2024£377£236£329£272
2025£347£254£320£267
2026£304£228£331£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Offerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Offerton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202655, Dovedale Road, Stockport, SK2 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,000
26 Nov 202521, Dovedale Road, Stockport, SK2 5DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£327,000
20 Nov 202541, Dovedale Road, Stockport, SK2 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
10 Oct 202545, Dovedale Road, Stockport, SK2 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
24 Mar 202557, Dovedale Road, Stockport, SK2 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the SK2 5DZ postcode area, located within Offerton East & Bosden Farm, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 5DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFairway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCastle Hill High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 5DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 5DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiLisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 5RHWalking directions to Aldi

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 SK2 5DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Hirst

Offerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lisa Smart

Hazel Grove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHazel GroveE14001277
WardOffertonE05015032
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Offerton East & Bosden FarmE02001207
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 021AE01005832
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 5DZ

Is SK2 5DZ (Offerton East & Bosden Farm) safe?

The area around SK2 5DZ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK2 5DZ?

The median sale price around SK2 5DZ in Offerton East & Bosden Farm is £281,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK2 5DZ?

There are 10 schools close to SK2 5DZ, including Fairway Primary School (Good), Castle Hill High School (Outstanding) and St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK2 5DZ?

SK2 5DZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 5DZ (Offerton East & Bosden Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 5DZ is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Hirst (Liberal Democrats).

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.