Postcode insights

SK4 2PY

Gail Avenue

Heatons South

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Detailed insights for SK4 2PY

Overview

Postcode SK4 2PY 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heaton Norris Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Norris Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Norris Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 100 ft away from SK4 2PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Norris Bank near SK4 2PY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 2PY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Heaton Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Heaton Chapel
0.8 mi

Stockport

N/A

Walking directions to Stockport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 2PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeaton Norris ParkMediumWalking directions to Heaton Norris Park
0.2 miBowerfold OpenspaceMediumWalking directions to Bowerfold Openspace
0.4 miCrescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
875.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
20.74(+246%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.44(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.44(-48%)
Shoplifting
18.15(+214%)
Burglary
9.72(+75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
86.15%
Irish
9
3.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.46%
Other White
7
3.03%
African
4
1.73%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
34.72%
Level 3 (A level)
40
20.73%
No qualifications
28
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.44%
Apprenticeship
15
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
45
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.1%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 2PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 2PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20253, Gail Avenue, Stockport, SK4 2PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
23 Feb 202611, Rena Close, Stockport, SK4 2QQTerracedLeasehold£255,250
24 Mar 20251, Hilary Close, Stockport, SK4 2PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
24 Sept 202546, Ashburn Road, Stockport, SK4 2PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
04 Jun 202572, Ashburn Road, Stockport, SK4 2PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the SK4 2PY postcode area, located within Norris Bank, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 2PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School StockportVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorris Bank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMoat HousePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 2PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local139 Wellington Road North, Stockport, SK4 2PFWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miMorrisons DailyGreen Lane, Stockport, SK4 2NAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWellington Road North, Stockport, SK4 2DZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAsda23 Hamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFarmfoodsHamilton Square, Stockport, SK4 1JGWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 2PY, 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 011DE01005861
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 2PY

Is SK4 2PY (Norris Bank) safe?

The area around SK4 2PY records about 69 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SK4 2PY?

The median sale price around SK4 2PY 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 2PY?

There are 20 schools close to SK4 2PY, including All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport (Good), Norris Bank Primary School (Good) and Moat House (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 2PY?

The closest station to SK4 2PY is Heaton Chapel, about 1,156 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK4 2PY?

SK4 2PY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,861 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 2PY 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.