Postcode insights

SK2 6LS

Buxton Road

Manor

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Detailed insights for SK2 6LS

Overview

Postcode SK2 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Manor ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaviley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaviley is £41,021 per year. The nearest station is Davenport, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. Thomas' Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Heaviley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heaviley has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Heaviley is £41,021 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from SK2 6LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaviley near SK2 6LS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK2 6LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Davenport

N/A

Walking directions to Davenport
0.7 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport
0.9 mi

Woodsmoor

N/A

Walking directions to Woodsmoor

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 6LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt. Thomas' Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to St. Thomas' Recreation Ground
0.4 miCale Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Cale Green Park
0.4 miShaw Heath Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
1,508.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.89(+44%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.32(-32%)
Vehicle crime
12.08(+102%)
Burglary
9.21(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
83.76%
Other Asian
12
5.13%
Chinese
6
2.56%
African
6
2.56%
Other White
6
2.56%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
29.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
26.97%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
47.89%
Other social rented
35
24.65%
Social rents from council
24
16.9%
Owns outright
9
6.34%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.11%
Total households: 142

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 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202612, Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6NUFlatsFreehold£198,000
21 Jan 20263, St Georges Gardens, Stockport, SK2 6GDFlatsLeasehold£260,000
19 Feb 2026254, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NDTerracedFreehold£405,000
18 Jun 20252, Adswood Lane East, Stockport, SK2 6RETerracedFreehold£250,000
21 Feb 202514, Adswood Lane East, Stockport, SK2 6RETerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the SK2 6LS postcode area, located within Heaviley, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 mi16 plusAquinas CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHulme Hall Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 6LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 6LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuro Mini Market283 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NDWalking directions to Euro Mini Market
0.2 miAdastra Pacific Oriental Grocers259-261 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NGWalking directions to Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers
0.3 miOne StopAstley Street, Stockport, SK2 6JAWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miPremier Express Heaviley131-133 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6LRWalking directions to Premier Express Heaviley
0.3 miLidl14 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4LGWalking directions to Lidl

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 6LS, 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)HeavileyE02001205
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 019EE01005877
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 6LS

Is SK2 6LS (Heaviley) safe?

The area around SK2 6LS records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6LS?

The median sale price around SK2 6LS in Heaviley is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK2 6LS?

There are 20 schools close to SK2 6LS, including St George's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Aquinas College (Good) and Hulme Hall Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK2 6LS?

The closest station to SK2 6LS is Davenport, about 805 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK2 6LS?

SK2 6LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 6LS (Heaviley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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