Postcode SK2 6SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Davenport & Cale Green ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 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 Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year. The nearest station is Stockport, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cale Green Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £33,026 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SK2 6SJ.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK2 6SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockport located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| 0.6 mi | Davenport | N/A | Walking directions to Davenport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cale Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cale Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shaw Heath Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Shaw Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Hallam Coronation Garden | Small | Walking directions to Hallam Coronation Garden |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,561 (about £310 per square foot) in Davenport & Cale Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £378,000 | £361 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £295,688 | £322 |
| Terraced | 61 | £230,000 | £297 |
| Flats | 18 | £135,000 | £265 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209,995 | £91,475 | £166,540 | £138,000 |
| 2017 | £204,995 | £101,000 | £173,495 | £137,500 |
| 2018 | £229,695 | £120,500 | £189,995 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £239,995 | £113,000 | £207,748 | £159,000 |
| 2020 | £252,000 | £116,750 | £225,000 | £173,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £120,500 | £233,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £138,500 | £264,875 | £210,500 |
| 2023 | £367,500 | £178,000 | £277,500 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £149,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £234,000 |
| 2026 | £430,000 | £122,500 | £305,050 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200 | £163 | £200 | £157 |
| 2017 | £216 | £175 | £212 | £171 |
| 2018 | £238 | £189 | £241 | £187 |
| 2019 | £265 | £203 | £247 | £197 |
| 2020 | £247 | £200 | £262 | £219 |
| 2021 | £321 | £187 | £266 | £232 |
| 2022 | £346 | £242 | £301 | £260 |
| 2023 | £328 | £249 | £320 | £263 |
| 2024 | £367 | £251 | £301 | £264 |
| 2025 | £372 | £255 | £339 | £290 |
| 2026 | £322 | £278 | £345 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 6SJ.
In the SK2 6SJ postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 6SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers | 259-261 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NG | Walking directions to Adastra Pacific Oriental Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Mini Market | 283 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6ND | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 173-191 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 157 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Astley Street, Stockport, SK2 6JA | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alice Delemare
Davenport & Cale Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK2 6SJ records about 102 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.
The median sale price around SK2 6SJ in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £270,561 (about £310 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SK2 6SJ, including Cale Green Primary School (Good), Hulme Hall Grammar School and St George's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK2 6SJ is Stockport, about 853 m away.
SK2 6SJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK2 6SJ is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alice Delemare (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.