Postcode insights

SK2 6AP

Dialstone Lane

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 6AP

Overview

Postcode SK2 6AP 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 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Offerton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Offerton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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.

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 6AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Offerton West near SK2 6AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodsmoor located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK2 6AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Woodsmoor

N/A

Walking directions to Woodsmoor
0.9 mi

Davenport

N/A

Walking directions to Davenport

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
4,378.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.25(-15%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.94(-68%)
Burglary
11.27(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.28(+3%)
Public order
6.63(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
87.28%
Chinese
8
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.78%
Pakistani
5
1.48%
Irish
5
1.48%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
24.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
32.17%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.17%
Shared ownership
24
16.78%
Other social rented
14
9.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.59%
Total households: 143

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 6AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 6AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20261, Lakeside Green, Stockport, SK2 6TDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
01 Dec 202510, Wellfield Road, Stockport, SK2 6ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 14, Puzzle Tree Court, 101, Dialstone Lane, Stockport, SK2 6AFFlatsLeasehold£108,750
27 Mar 2025Flat 11, Puzzle Tree Court, 101, Dialstone Lane, Stockport, SK2 6AFFlatsLeasehold£89,000
20 Feb 202668, Hillcrest Road, Stockport, SK2 5SESemi-DetachedLeasehold£344,500

Schools

In the SK2 6AP postcode area, located within Offerton West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 6AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryStockport SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBanks Lane Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBanks Lane Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 6AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 6AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop397-399 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4QAWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miAldiLisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 5RHWalking directions to Aldi

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 6AP, 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 024AE01005824
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 6AP

Is SK2 6AP (Offerton West) safe?

The area around SK2 6AP records about 50 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.

What is the average house price near SK2 6AP?

The median sale price around SK2 6AP 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 6AP?

There are 15 schools close to SK2 6AP, including Stockport School (Good), Banks Lane Junior School (Good) and Banks Lane Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK2 6AP?

The closest station to SK2 6AP is Woodsmoor, about 1,227 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK2 6AP?

SK2 6AP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,441 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 6AP (Offerton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 6AP 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.