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SK4 2AE

Didsbury Road

Heatons South

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Detailed insights for SK4 2AE

Overview

Postcode SK4 2AE is located in a major urban area, within the Heatons South ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Norris Bank area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norris Bank is £58,361 per year. The nearest station is Heaton Chapel, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Vale Nature Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Norris Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Norris Bank has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Norris Bank is £58,361 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SK4 2AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Norris Bank near SK4 2AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heaton Chapel located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 2AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Heaton Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Heaton Chapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 2AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMersey Vale Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Vale Nature Park
0.1 miMaunders FieldMediumWalking directions to Maunders Field
0.5 miBowerfold OpenspaceMediumWalking directions to Bowerfold Openspace

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
3,915 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.29(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.62(-24%)
Burglary
10.53(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+10%)
Public order
6.81(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
76.78%
Indian
15
5.62%
Pakistani
12
4.49%
Other
9
3.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
51.64%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.02%
No qualifications
13
6.1%
Apprenticeship
11
5.16%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
47.52%
Owns outright
40
39.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.89%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Heatons South

Median price£353,500
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£273K – £465K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 (about £383 per square foot) in Heatons South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heatons South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£540,000£422
Semi-Detached58£400,000£406
Terraced50£342,000£383
Flats27£190,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heatons South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heatons South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£165,000£251,900£240,000
2017£370,000£139,000£281,800£255,000
2018£486,250£147,000£315,000£280,000
2019£375,000£144,000£295,000£273,000
2020£390,000£155,000£314,500£310,000
2021£460,000£167,500£372,500£312,000
2022£496,750£269,950£379,750£320,000
2023£458,000£260,975£349,000£337,350
2024£475,000£205,000£392,500£325,000
2025£490,000£210,000£376,000£342,000
2026£595,000£185,500£452,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heatons South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heatons South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£228£289£283
2017£287£241£287£277
2018£342£248£320£303
2019£320£247£311£301
2020£361£239£326£320
2021£353£261£369£339
2022£403£358£395£360
2023£365£380£402£373
2024£386£315£396£353
2025£418£313£383£393
2026£369£325£406£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heatons South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heatons South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 2AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 2AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025163B, Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2AEFlatsLeasehold£192,500
06 Jun 2025184, Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2AASemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
21 Apr 20268, Branksome Road, Stockport, SK4 2AGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£308,250
08 Aug 20257, Branksome Road, Stockport, SK4 2AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
28 Mar 202527, Branksome Road, Stockport, SK4 2AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the SK4 2AE postcode area, located within Norris Bank, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 2AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMersey Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNorris Bank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, StockportVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK4 2AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 2AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2BAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBlue Corn208 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Blue Corn
0.4 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Grove, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyGreen Lane, Stockport, SK4 2NAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco ExpressHeaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 SK4 2AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dean Fitzpatrick

Heatons South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
WardHeatons SouthE05015027
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norris BankE02001197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 011AE01005853
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 2AE

Is SK4 2AE (Norris Bank) safe?

The area around SK4 2AE records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SK4 2AE?

The median sale price around SK4 2AE in Norris Bank is £353,500 (about £383 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 2AE?

There are 20 schools close to SK4 2AE, including Mersey Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Norris Bank Primary School (Good) and St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 2AE?

The closest station to SK4 2AE is Heaton Chapel, about 1,569 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK4 2AE?

SK4 2AE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,720 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 2AE (Norris Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 2AE is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dean Fitzpatrick (Labour Party).

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.