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SK4 4BH

Birch Avenue

Heatons North

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Detailed insights for SK4 4BH

Overview

Postcode SK4 4BH is located in a major urban area, within the Heatons North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road is £53,846 per year. The nearest station is Heaton Chapel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Peel Moat Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road is £53,846 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK4 4BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road near SK4 4BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Heaton Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Heaton Chapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeel Moat Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Peel Moat Open Space
0.1 miHeaton Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Heaton Moor Park
0.1 miSt Andrew's FieldSmallWalking directions to St Andrew's Field

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
6,132.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.9(+94%)
Burglary
24.11(+335%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.32(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.32(+48%)
Vehicle crime
11.42(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
84.17%
Chinese
12
4.63%
Bangladeshi
6
2.32%
Other White
6
2.32%
Other
6
2.32%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
54.79%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.59%
No qualifications
20
9.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.8%
Owns outright
19
15.2%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.4%
Other social rented
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Heatons North

Median price£378,750
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £553K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 (about £355 per square foot) in Heatons North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,340,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£663,500£411
Semi-Detached62£405,000£385
Terraced26£307,500£355
Flats45£195,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heatons North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heatons North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423,248£139,500£347,500£307,500
2017£400,000£158,250£302,500£220,000
2018£449,998£171,500£345,000£268,500
2019£495,000£163,875£381,250£250,000
2020£510,000£165,750£387,050£279,000
2021£520,500£172,500£357,000£314,000
2022£567,500£188,000£407,750£302,500
2023£575,000£193,000£406,000£310,000
2024£597,500£196,500£400,000£503,500
2025£606,250£193,000£415,000£357,000
2026£695,000£250,000£397,500£224,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heatons North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heatons North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£230£260£222
2017£316£253£280£185
2018£329£251£299£248
2019£334£264£323£226
2020£362£267£311£268
2021£380£273£337£310
2022£441£303£371£304
2023£398£302£386£303
2024£426£308£368£374
2025£420£308£379£339
2026£479£338£406£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heatons North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202629, Derby Range, Stockport, SK4 4ABTerracedLeasehold£280,000
19 Dec 20253, Thornton Place, Stockport, SK4 4ADTerracedLeasehold£430,000
16 Dec 202534, Shaw Road, Stockport, SK4 4AESemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
27 Oct 202538, Shaw Road, Stockport, SK4 4AETerracedLeasehold£485,000
31 Mar 202549, Shaw Road, Stockport, SK4 4AGTerracedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SK4 4BH postcode area, located within Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCovenant Christian SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHeaton SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton ChapelVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK4 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodLea Road, Stockport, SK4 4NZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miRaja BrosLaurel Road, Stockport, SK4 4PRWalking directions to Raja Bros
0.4 miTesco ExpressHeaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miChapel Stop 'n' ShopStockport, SK4 5DEWalking directions to Chapel Stop 'n' Shop
0.5 miMorrisons Daily397 Manchester Road, Stockport, SK4 5DHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jo Williams

Heatons North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
WardHeatons NorthE05015026
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heaton Chapel & Shaw RoadE02001192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 006BE01005864
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 4BH

Is SK4 4BH (Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road) safe?

The area around SK4 4BH records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK4 4BH?

The median sale price around SK4 4BH in Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road is £378,750 (about £355 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 4BH?

There are 17 schools close to SK4 4BH, including Covenant Christian School (Good), Heaton School (Outstanding) and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 4BH?

The closest station to SK4 4BH is Heaton Chapel, about 413 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK4 4BH?

SK4 4BH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 4BH (Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 4BH is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Williams (Labour and Co-operative 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.