Postcode SK2 5LA is located in a major urban area, within the Offerton ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Offerton West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.1 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 Offerton West is £41,435 per year. The nearest station is Woodsmoor, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Offerton Parish Park.
Offerton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Offerton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Offerton West is £41,435 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from SK2 5LA.
Offerton West near SK2 5LA 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Offerton Parish Park | Small | Walking directions to Offerton Parish Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £390,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £323,750 | £324 |
| Terraced | 56 | £240,250 | £272 |
| Flats | 18 | £148,500 | £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 | £401,500 | £155,000 | £325,000 | £241,750 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £141,000 | £307,000 | £240,500 |
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 | £347 | £254 | £320 | £267 |
| 2026 | £304 | £228 | £331 | £286 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5LA.
In the SK2 5LA postcode area, located within Offerton West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Lisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 5RH | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK2 5LA, 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 5LA records about 111 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.
The median sale price around SK2 5LA in Offerton West is £281,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SK2 5LA, including Fairway Primary School (Good), St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Dial Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SK2 5LA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,434 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 5LA is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Hirst (Liberal Democrats).
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.