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SK4 2BG

Craig Road

Heatons South

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Overview

Postcode SK4 2BG is located in a major urban area, within the Heatons South area of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton Mersey area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton Mersey is £55,715 per year. The median sale price in Heatons South is £355,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Stockport, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Vale Nature Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Heaton Mersey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,275 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heaton Mersey has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 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 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Heaton Mersey is £55,715 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from SK4 2BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Mersey near SK4 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stockport located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 2BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMersey Vale Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Vale Nature Park
0.4 miMaunders FieldMediumWalking directions to Maunders Field
0.3 miCheadle Heath ParkSmallWalking directions to Cheadle Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
3,659.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.84(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.23(-49%)
Vehicle crime
6.15(+3%)
Burglary
5.54(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
158
39.7%
British
107
26.88%
Indian
25
6.28%
Bangladeshi
23
5.78%
Arab
16
4.02%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
49.17%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.88%
No qualifications
30
9.9%
Other
20
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Heatons South

Median price: £355,000
Price per sq ft: £390
Sales (last 12 months): 161
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £450K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Heatons South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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£525,000£428
Semi-Detached62£385,000£410
Terraced49£343,500£390
Flats29£181,500£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£342,750
2026£598,500£175,000£380,000£353,000
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£318£387£393
2026£392£323£436£384
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202579, Craig Road, Stockport, SK4 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
28 Nov 2025113, Craig Road, Stockport, SK4 2BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
23 Apr 202593, Craig Road, Stockport, SK4 2BJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
23 Apr 202593, Craig Road, Stockport, SK4 2BJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
22 Aug 202521, Valley Road, Stockport, SK4 2BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the SK4 2BG postcode area, located within Heaton Mersey, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMersey Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableThe Pendlebury CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK4 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCheadle Express65 Stockport Road, Stockport, SK3 0JGWalking directions to Cheadle Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2BAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miMorrisonsEdgley Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0RJWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miAldiStockport Road, Stockport, SK3 0LXWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.

Band A£1,746
Band B£2,037
Band C£2,328
Band D£2,619
Band E£3,201
Band F£3,783
Band G£4,365
Band H£5,238

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 2BG, 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)Heaton MerseyE02001199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 013DE01005857
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 2BG

Is SK4 2BG (Heaton Mersey) safe?

The area around SK4 2BG records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near SK4 2BG?

The median sale price around SK4 2BG in Heatons South is £355,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 2BG?

There are 17 schools close to SK4 2BG, including Mersey Vale Primary School (Outstanding), St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport (Outstanding) and The Pendlebury Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK4 2BG?

SK4 2BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 2BG (Heaton Mersey) in Parliament and on the local council?

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