Postcode insights

SK2 7HW

Prestbury Close

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 7HW

Overview

Postcode SK2 7HW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mirrlees Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Offerton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Offerton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from SK2 7HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Offerton West near SK2 7HW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK2 7HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Woodsmoor

N/A

Walking directions to Woodsmoor
0.6 mi

Hazel Grove

N/A

Walking directions to Hazel Grove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK2 7HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMirrlees FieldsLargeWalking directions to Mirrlees Fields
0.4 miGreat Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Great Moor Park
0.3 miBoothby Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Boothby Street Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
954.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.65(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+59%)
Burglary
9.23(+67%)
Public order
9.23(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
88.35%
Indian
10
2.84%
Pakistani
8
2.27%
Other White
7
1.99%
African
5
1.42%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
32.19%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.1%
No qualifications
38
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
41.13%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.93%
Social rents from council
10
7.09%
Other social rented
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

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 7HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 7HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202658, Prestbury Close, Stockport, SK2 7HWFlatsLeasehold£130,000
06 Mar 20268, Prestbury Close, Stockport, SK2 7HWTerracedLeasehold£270,000
28 Nov 202532, Prestbury Close, Stockport, SK2 7HWTerracedLeasehold£310,000
20 Nov 202510, Prestbury Close, Stockport, SK2 7HWTerracedLeasehold£267,000
24 Mar 202518, Prestbury Close, Stockport, SK2 7HWTerracedLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SK2 7HW postcode area, located within Offerton West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 7HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHazel Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreat Moor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreat Moor Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK2 7HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 7HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sMill Street, Stockport, SK7 4ARWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miMalabar Store77 Bramhall Moor Lane, Stockport, SK7 5BNWalking directions to Malabar Store
0.2 miHazel Grove Mini MarketBrewer's Green, Stockport, SK7 4AFWalking directions to Hazel Grove Mini Market
0.3 miAldiCommercial Road, Stockport, SK7 4AYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miM&S FoodhallCommercial Road, Stockport, SK7 4BGWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 7HW, 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 024EE01005829
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 7HW

Is SK2 7HW (Offerton West) safe?

The area around SK2 7HW records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7HW?

The median sale price around SK2 7HW 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 7HW?

There are 12 schools close to SK2 7HW, including Hazel Grove Primary School (Good), Great Moor Junior School (Good) and Great Moor Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK2 7HW?

The closest station to SK2 7HW is Woodsmoor, about 956 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK2 7HW?

SK2 7HW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 7HW (Offerton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK2 7HW 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.