Postcode insights

SK2 7JB

Buxton Road

Offerton

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Detailed insights for SK2 7JB

Overview

Postcode SK2 7JB is located in a major urban area, within the Offerton ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodsmoor & Mile End area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodsmoor & Mile End is £53,376 per year. The nearest station is Woodsmoor, about 0.5 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Woodsmoor & Mile End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woodsmoor & Mile End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15%

Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodsmoor & Mile End is £53,376 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SK2 7JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodsmoor & Mile End near SK2 7JB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK2 7JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 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 7JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMirrlees FieldsLargeWalking directions to Mirrlees Fields
0.3 miGreat Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Great Moor Park
0.2 miBoothby Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Boothby Street Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
2,096.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.76(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.27(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.54(+51%)
Public order
13.09(+29%)
Other theft
12.64(+92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
73.79%
Indian
28
7.98%
Pakistani
13
3.7%
Other Asian
12
3.42%
Other White
9
2.56%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
36.96%
Level 3 (A level)
58
19.14%
No qualifications
43
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.21%
Apprenticeship
25
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
30.63%
Owns outright
41
25.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
21.88%
Other social rented
23
14.37%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.25%
Total households: 160

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 7JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK2 7JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026523A, Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7HJTerracedLeasehold£155,000
08 Oct 2025505, Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7HJOtherFreehold£280,000
31 Oct 20253, Hesketh Place, Stockport, SK7 4BASemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
16 Jul 202510, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
23 Apr 202627, Fenton Avenue, Stockport, SK7 4ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the SK2 7JB postcode area, located within Woodsmoor & Mile End, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK2 7JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreat Moor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreat Moor Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHazel Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK2 7JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sMill Street, Stockport, SK7 4ARWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miMalabar Store77 Bramhall Moor Lane, Stockport, SK7 5BNWalking directions to Malabar Store
0.3 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 miCo-op Great MoorArcher Street, Stockport, SK2 7DDWalking directions to Co-op Great Moor

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 7JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Hirst

Offerton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardOffertonE05015032
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodsmoor & Mile EndE02001213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 027BE01005801
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK2 7JB

Is SK2 7JB (Woodsmoor & Mile End) safe?

The area around SK2 7JB records about 126 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SK2 7JB?

The median sale price around SK2 7JB in Woodsmoor & Mile End is £281,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK2 7JB?

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

What is the nearest station to SK2 7JB?

The closest station to SK2 7JB is Woodsmoor, about 827 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK2 7JB?

SK2 7JB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK2 7JB (Woodsmoor & Mile End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK2 7JB is Tom Morrison (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.