Postcode insights

SK2 5NZ

Candleford Place

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 5NZ

Overview

Postcode SK2 5NZ 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 high crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 Hazel Grove, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Boothby Street Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
58.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Offerton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Offerton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.3%

Approximately 58.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Offerton West is £41,435 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Offerton West near SK2 5NZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK2 5NZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hazel Grove

N/A

Walking directions to Hazel Grove
0.9 mi

Woodsmoor

N/A

Walking directions to Woodsmoor

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 5NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoothby Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Boothby Street Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,052.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.65(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+59%)
Burglary
9.23(+67%)
Public order
9.23(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
90.97%
Other Asian
8
2.78%
African
6
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.04%
Pakistani
2
0.69%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
28.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
20.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.56%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.56%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
54.78%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202518, Trawden Green, Stockport, SK2 5NYTerracedLeasehold£125,000
02 Jul 2025107, Kelbrook Court, Stockport, SK2 5NTTerracedFreehold£144,000
21 Mar 202591, Kelbrook Court, Stockport, SK2 5NTDetachedFreehold£174,000
18 Dec 202557, Micklehurst Green, Stockport, SK2 5NUTerracedFreehold£180,000
14 May 202573, Micklehurst Green, Stockport, SK2 5NUTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the SK2 5NZ postcode area, located within Offerton West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 5NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryDial Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLisburne SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 5NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 5NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sMill Street, Stockport, SK7 4ARWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miM&S FoodhallCommercial Road, Stockport, SK7 4BGWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miAldiCommercial Road, Stockport, SK7 4AYWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miHazel Grove Mini MarketBrewer's Green, Stockport, SK7 4AFWalking directions to Hazel Grove Mini Market
0.5 miAsda114 London Road, Stockport, SK7 4AGWalking directions to Asda

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 5NZ, 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 WestE02001210
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 024EE01005829
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 5NZ

Is SK2 5NZ (Offerton West) safe?

The area around SK2 5NZ records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 SK2 5NZ?

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

What schools are near SK2 5NZ?

There are 13 schools close to SK2 5NZ, including Dial Park Primary School (Good), Lisburne School (Outstanding) and St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK2 5NZ?

The closest station to SK2 5NZ is Hazel Grove, about 1,216 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK2 5NZ?

SK2 5NZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 5NZ (Offerton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 5NZ 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.