Postcode insights

SK2 5TH

Hempshaw Lane

Manor

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Detailed insights for SK2 5TH

Overview

Postcode SK2 5TH is located in a major urban area, within the Manor ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodbank Park area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodbank Park is £45,462 per year. The nearest station is Davenport, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. Thomas' Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Woodbank Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Woodbank Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Woodbank Park is £45,462 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from SK2 5TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodbank Park near SK2 5TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Davenport located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 5TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. Thomas' Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to St. Thomas' Recreation Ground
0.4 miWoodlands ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodlands Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
5,209.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
7.68(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.12(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-57%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.2(-91%)
Public order
3.2(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
91.3%
Pakistani
7
2.17%
Other White
6
1.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.93%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.53%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
No qualifications
44
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
36.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
28.1%
Owns outright
42
27.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Shared ownership
4
2.61%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Manor

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)194
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £295K

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,962 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£355,000£300
Semi-Detached107£280,000£325
Terraced70£210,050£274
Flats12£135,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£85,000£160,000£127,000
2017£238,750£72,500£165,000£130,000
2018£271,000£71,875£178,500£138,000
2019£226,500£107,500£192,500£142,750
2020£290,000£135,000£206,250£156,000
2021£310,000£118,000£229,625£167,000
2022£299,650£125,250£259,500£193,500
2023£387,000£99,375£250,000£195,000
2024£447,500£130,000£265,000£204,250
2025£270,500£100,000£280,000£210,100
2026£447,500£140,000£292,500£196,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£141£198£169
2017£232£172£202£164
2018£237£138£222£177
2019£261£172£230£185
2020£274£227£243£194
2021£274£208£273£210
2022£287£233£290£231
2023£333£171£294£246
2024£296£195£308£258
2025£281£248£320£264
2026£317£263£328£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Manor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 5TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026476, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK2 5SUTerracedLeasehold£175,000
31 Mar 2025411 - 413, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4QAOtherFreehold£200,000
17 Apr 202554, Banks Lane, Stockport, SK1 4JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
25 Mar 202566, Banks Lane, Stockport, SK1 4JXTerracedFreehold£185,000
07 Mar 202560, Banks Lane, Stockport, SK1 4JXTerracedFreehold£188,500

Schools

In the SK2 5TH postcode area, located within Woodbank Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 5TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBanks Lane Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBanks Lane Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFairway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 5TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop397-399 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4QAWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miNisha off-licence & Grocers12 Ludlow Road, Stockport, SK2 5BGWalking directions to Nisha off-licence & Grocers
0.3 miCo-op Food158 Hall Street, Stockport, SK1 4HRWalking 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 5TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian John Battle

Manor - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Smart

Hazel Grove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHazel GroveE14001277
WardManorE05015028
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodbank ParkE02001201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 015DE01005875
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 5TH

Is SK2 5TH (Woodbank Park) safe?

The area around SK2 5TH records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SK2 5TH?

The median sale price around SK2 5TH in Woodbank Park is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK2 5TH?

There are 17 schools close to SK2 5TH, including Banks Lane Junior School (Good), Banks Lane Infant School (Good) and Fairway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK2 5TH?

SK2 5TH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 5TH (Woodbank Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 5TH is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian John Battle (Reform UK).

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.