Postcode insights

SK2 5PU

Hodder Bank

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 5PU

Overview

Postcode SK2 5PU 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 117.1 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 Hazel Grove, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Offerton Parish Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
69.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Offerton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Offerton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.4%

Approximately 69.4% 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 5PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Offerton West near SK2 5PU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
4,905.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.73(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
32(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.36(+126%)
Public order
11.64(+15%)
Vehicle crime
8(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
90.73%
Other White
8
3.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.93%
Chinese
3
1.16%
African
3
1.16%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
24.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
23.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
63.96%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.11%
Owns outright
8
7.21%
Social rents from council
6
5.41%
Total households: 111

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202554, Hodder Bank, Stockport, SK2 5PDTerracedLeasehold£110,000
03 Mar 2025258, Dilworth Court, Stockport, SK2 5PJTerracedFreehold£195,000
04 Mar 202630, Wrights Bank, Stockport, SK2 5LYTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Jan 202622, Wrights Bank, Stockport, SK2 5LYTerracedFreehold£240,000
24 Apr 20261, Bowland Close, Stockport, SK2 5NWTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the SK2 5PU postcode area, located within Offerton West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 5PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDial Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLisburne SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 5PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 5PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiLisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 5RHWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miCo-op FoodFulmar Drive, Stockport, SK2 5GDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miCostcutterTeal Close, Stockport, SK2 5JNWalking directions to Costcutter

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 5PU, 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 024DE01005828
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 5PU

Is SK2 5PU (Offerton West) safe?

The area around SK2 5PU records about 117 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.

What is the average house price near SK2 5PU?

The median sale price around SK2 5PU 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 5PU?

There are 11 schools close to SK2 5PU, including St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good), Dial Park Primary School (Good) and Lisburne School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK2 5PU?

SK2 5PU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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