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SK4 3BQ

Linehan Close

Heatons South

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Detailed insights for SK4 3BQ

Overview

Postcode SK4 3BQ 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 £355,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SK4 3BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Mersey near SK4 3BQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 3BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Burnage

N/A

Walking directions to Burnage
0.5 mi

East Didsbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Didsbury

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
4,494.7 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
233
77.15%
Pakistani
15
4.97%
Irish
13
4.3%
Other White
8
2.65%
Arab
6
1.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
42.8%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16%
No qualifications
36
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50.79%
Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.32%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 3BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 3BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202516, Linehan Close, Stockport, SK4 3BQDetachedLeasehold£456,750
27 Feb 202654, Berwick Avenue, Stockport, SK4 3ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£332,000
18 Dec 202574, Berwick Avenue, Stockport, SK4 3ATTerracedLeasehold£275,000
05 Sept 202562, Berwick Avenue, Stockport, SK4 3ATFlatsLeasehold£175,000
20 Jan 2026669, Burnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1RRTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 3BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableStella Maris SchoolOther independent school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK4 3BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 3BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3AJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miTescoParrs Wood Lane, Manchester, M20 5NPWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMorrisons DailyDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3BSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTescoBurnage Lane, Manchester, M19 1TFWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miDana Superstore473 Kingsway, Manchester, M19 1NRWalking directions to Dana Superstore

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 3BQ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 3BQ

Is SK4 3BQ (Heaton Mersey) safe?

The area around SK4 3BQ 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 3BQ?

The median sale price around SK4 3BQ 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 3BQ?

There are 13 schools close to SK4 3BQ, including The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College (Good), Stella Maris School (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 3BQ?

The closest station to SK4 3BQ is East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 424 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around SK4 3BQ?

SK4 3BQ 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 3BQ (Heaton Mersey) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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