Postcode insights

SK4 4EW

Alvaston Avenue

Heatons South

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Detailed insights for SK4 4EW

Overview

Postcode SK4 4EW is located in a major urban area, within the Heatons South ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton Mersey area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton Mersey is £55,715 per year. The nearest station is Heaton Chapel, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maunders Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
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 27,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heaton Mersey has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from SK4 4EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Mersey near SK4 4EW 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 4EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Heaton Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Heaton Chapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 4EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaunders FieldMediumWalking directions to Maunders Field
0.5 miBowerfold OpenspaceMediumWalking directions to Bowerfold Openspace
0.3 miThornfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Thornfield Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
7,016.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.18(-57%)
Vehicle crime
12.14(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-45%)
Burglary
9.25(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
86.97%
Irish
9
3.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.68%
Other White
6
2.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.53%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
53.81%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.64%
No qualifications
16
8.12%
Apprenticeship
11
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
48.65%
Owns with a mortgage
43
38.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.71%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

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 4EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 4EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202512, Alvaston Avenue, Stockport, SK4 4EWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£380,000
10 Sept 202516, Wittenbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3LXDetachedFreehold£480,000
03 Feb 202649, Fullerton Road, Stockport, SK4 4ENSemi-DetachedLeasehold£525,000
24 Jun 202511, Barnard Avenue, Stockport, SK4 4EPTerracedLeasehold£462,000
09 May 202523, Devonshire Road, Stockport, SK4 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£397,000

Schools

In the SK4 4EW postcode area, located within Heaton Mersey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK4 4EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorris Bank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryFreshfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK4 4EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 4EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBlue Corn208 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Blue Corn
0.2 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Grove, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressHeaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGreen Lane, Stockport, SK4 2NAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCo-op FoodDidsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2BAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4EW, 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 013BE01005854
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 4EW

Is SK4 4EW (Heaton Mersey) safe?

The area around SK4 4EW records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4EW?

The median sale price around SK4 4EW in Heaton Mersey is £353,500 (about £383 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 4EW?

There are 20 schools close to SK4 4EW, including Norris Bank Primary School (Good), St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport (Outstanding) and Freshfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK4 4EW?

The closest station to SK4 4EW is Heaton Chapel, about 1,192 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK4 4EW?

SK4 4EW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 4EW (Heaton Mersey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 4EW 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.