Postcode SK2 5EL is located in a major urban area, within the Offerton area 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 median sale price in Offerton is £281,500 (around £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £351,313. The nearest station is Woodsmoor, about 1.2 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.
Offerton East & Bosden Farm has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,302 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Offerton East & Bosden Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
The average income per household in Offerton East & Bosden Farm is £53,231 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from SK2 5EL.
Offerton East & Bosden Farm near SK2 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodsmoor located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodlands Park | Small | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
| 0.5 mi | Offerton Parish Park | Small | Walking directions to Offerton Parish Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Offerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £396,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £314,000 | £330 |
| Terraced | 59 | £245,000 | £274 |
| Flats | 26 | £144,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £400,000 | £155,000 | £325,000 | £241,750 |
| 2026 | £388,000 | £142,000 | £307,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £343 | £254 | £320 | £267 |
| 2026 | £322 | £232 | £338 | £275 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 31, Vernon Court, 47 - 49, Marple Road, Stockport, SK2 5EL | Flats | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 55, Marple Road, Stockport, SK2 5EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 14, Vernon Court, 47 - 49, Marple Road, Stockport, SK2 5EL | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, Vernon Court, 47 - 49, Marple Road, Stockport, SK2 5EL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Vernon Court, 47 - 49, Marple Road, Stockport, SK2 5EL | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the SK2 5EL postcode area, located within Offerton East & Bosden Farm, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Fairway Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2013. | |
Fairway Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Castle Hill High School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. | |
Castle Hill High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Lisburne School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2012. | |
Lisburne School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2012
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK2 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 5RH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 397-399 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4QA | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK2 5EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Hirst
Offerton - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Smart
Hazel Grove - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK2 5EL 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.
The median sale price around SK2 5EL in Offerton is £281,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SK2 5EL, including Fairway Primary School (Good), Castle Hill High School (Outstanding) and Lisburne School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SK2 5EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 5EL is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Hirst (Liberal Democrats).