Postcode SK2 5RQ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.2 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 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Offerton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK2 5RQ.
Offerton West near SK2 5RQ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Woodsmoor | N/A | Walking directions to Woodsmoor |
| 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 5RQ.
In the SK2 5RQ 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 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 5RQ, 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 5RQ records about 46 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK2 5RQ in Offerton West is £281,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SK2 5RQ, including St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lisburne School (Outstanding) and Dial Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK2 5RQ is Woodsmoor, about 1,597 m away.
SK2 5RQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,431 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 5RQ 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.