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SK4 3BE

Harwood Road

Heatons South

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Detailed insights for SK4 3BE

Overview

Postcode SK4 3BE 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 £365,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,000 and £451,000. The nearest station is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Heaton Mersey Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Heaton Mersey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Heaton Mersey has a low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SK4 3BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Mersey near SK4 3BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 3BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

East Didsbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Didsbury
0.6 mi

Burnage

N/A

Walking directions to Burnage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 3BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeaton Mersey ParkMediumWalking directions to Heaton Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
3,164.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.19(-15%)
Burglary
9.49(+71%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.49(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(-16%)
Vehicle crime
6.33(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
78.19%
Irish
15
6.17%
Other White
15
6.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.47%
African
4
1.65%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
52.78%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.89%
No qualifications
28
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
39.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
33.99%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.92%
Other social rented
4
2.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Heatons South

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £390
Sales (last 12 months): 159
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £451K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (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
Terraced47£345,000£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 3BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 3BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2026Flat 19, Harwood Court, Harwood Road, Stockport, SK4 3BEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 39, Harwood Court, Harwood Road, Stockport, SK4 3BEFlatsLeasehold£95,000
14 Jul 2025Flat 24, Harwood Court, Harwood Road, Stockport, SK4 3BEFlatsLeasehold£76,000
06 Jan 20269, Grundy Street, Stockport, SK4 3AXTerracedFreehold£377,100
13 May 202630, Crossgate Mews, Stockport, SK4 3APSemi-DetachedLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the SK4 3BE postcode area, located within Heaton Mersey, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 3BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableStella Maris SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDidsbury Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK4 3BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 3BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3AJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miMorrisons DailyDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3BSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTescoParrs Wood Lane, Manchester, M20 5NPWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miTescoBurnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1TFWalking directions to Tesco

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 3BE, 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 013EE01005858
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 3BE

Is SK4 3BE (Heaton Mersey) safe?

The area around SK4 3BE records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3BE?

The median sale price around SK4 3BE in Heatons South is £365,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 3BE?

There are 13 schools close to SK4 3BE, including Stella Maris School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Didsbury Road Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 3BE?

The closest station to SK4 3BE is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 571 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around SK4 3BE?

SK4 3BE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 3BE (Heaton Mersey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 3BE is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dean Fitzpatrick (Labour Party).