Postcode SK4 1SW is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish South 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 210.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heaton Norris Park.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 58 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SK4 1SW.
Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath near SK4 1SW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Stockport | N/A | Walking directions to Stockport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heaton Norris Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heaton Norris Park |
| 0.4 mi | Viaduct Park | Small | Walking directions to Viaduct Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grafton Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Grafton Street Play Area |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Reddish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £443,000 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £270,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 78 | £228,500 | £293 |
| Flats | 8 | £118,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244,980 | £100,000 | £175,975 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £316,000 | £101,850 | £204,635 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £105,500 | £190,000 | £143,819 |
| 2019 | £272,500 | £116,975 | £215,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £313,650 | £125,750 | £272,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £316,250 | £125,000 | £257,500 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £266,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £177,000 | £285,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £368,750 | £160,000 | £295,000 | £223,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £110,000 | £271,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | — | £135,000 | £293,000 | £230,988 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235 | £188 | £218 | £157 |
| 2017 | £255 | £190 | £216 | £175 |
| 2018 | £267 | £173 | £234 | £194 |
| 2019 | £276 | £181 | £261 | £200 |
| 2020 | £280 | £203 | £278 | £212 |
| 2021 | £318 | £223 | £288 | £232 |
| 2022 | £360 | £228 | £313 | £255 |
| 2023 | £353 | £323 | £324 | £247 |
| 2024 | £370 | £236 | £329 | £270 |
| 2025 | £380 | £232 | £331 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £279 | £321 | £291 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 1SW.
In the SK4 1SW postcode area, located within Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK4 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Stockport, SK4 1DB | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 23 Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Stockport Store | 61-65 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1NE | Walking directions to Stockport Store |
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 SK4 1SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Smith
Reddish South - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK4 1SW records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 SK4 1SW in Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SK4 1SW, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Moat House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK4 1SW is Stockport, about 977 m away.
SK4 1SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 58 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 SK4 1SW is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (Green Party).
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.