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SK2 5HU

Highlands Road

Hazel Grove

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Detailed insights for SK2 5HU

Overview

Postcode SK2 5HU is located in a major urban area, within the Hazel Grove ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Offerton East & Bosden Farm area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 Hazel Grove, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Offerton Parish Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Offerton East & Bosden Farm has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Offerton East & Bosden Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from SK2 5HU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 5HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOfferton Parish ParkSmallWalking directions to Offerton Parish Park
0.1 miPoise Brook ParkSmallWalking directions to Poise Brook Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
6,418.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.2(-67%)
Vehicle crime
10.05(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-36%)
Burglary
5.74(+4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
91.77%
Other Asian
4
1.22%
African
4
1.22%
Other White
4
1.22%
Indian
3
0.91%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
34.13%
Level 3 (A level)
57
22.62%
No qualifications
33
13.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.11%
Apprenticeship
27
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
47.9%
Owns with a mortgage
52
43.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Shared ownership
1
0.84%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Hazel Grove

Median price£266,000
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)227
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £325K

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Hazel Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £846,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hazel Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£402,500£340
Semi-Detached91£279,000£352
Terraced52£241,000£298
Flats36£122,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hazel Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,750£81,500£182,500£150,000
2017£277,000£174,999£185,000£160,000
2018£283,250£141,000£199,000£161,000
2019£308,250£119,500£200,000£170,000
2020£320,000£192,500£220,000£180,000
2021£335,000£139,250£225,500£195,000
2022£395,000£150,000£251,000£201,375
2023£391,000£147,000£255,250£200,000
2024£361,000£168,000£270,000£220,000
2025£398,500£125,000£270,000£235,795
2026£330,000£122,000£285,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£132£220£197
2017£270£278£235£189
2018£265£216£229£203
2019£269£211£256£220
2020£295£232£262£229
2021£295£222£281£229
2022£333£263£321£246
2023£347£254£319£263
2024£340£249£322£280
2025£342£232£348£282
2026£333£239£368£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hazel Grove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202519, Highlands Road, Stockport, SK2 5HUDetachedFreehold£335,000
28 Nov 202529, Bean Leach Drive, Stockport, SK2 5HZDetachedFreehold£353,000
01 Oct 202525, Bean Leach Drive, Stockport, SK2 5HZDetachedFreehold£275,000
24 Jun 20251, Highlands Drive, Stockport, SK2 5HXDetachedFreehold£320,000
02 Feb 202612, Hurstwood Grove, Stockport, SK2 5XSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£281,500

Schools

In the SK2 5HU postcode area, located within Offerton East & Bosden Farm, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 5HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarren Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDial Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 5HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 5HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterTeal Close, Stockport, SK2 5JNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op FoodFulmar Drive, Stockport, SK2 5GDWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Wendy Meikle

Hazel Grove - 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
WardHazel GroveE05015024
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Offerton East & Bosden FarmE02001207
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 021CE01005835
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 5HU

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

The area around SK2 5HU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5HU?

The median sale price around SK2 5HU in Offerton East & Bosden Farm is £266,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 227 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK2 5HU?

There are 9 schools close to SK2 5HU, including Warren Wood Primary School (Good), Dial Park Primary School (Good) and St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK2 5HU?

SK2 5HU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,897 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.