Postcode SK4 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Reddish South ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Peel Moat Open Space.
Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
The average income per household in Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road is £53,846 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SK4 5BY.
Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road near SK4 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heaton Chapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heaton Chapel | N/A | Walking directions to Heaton Chapel |
| 0.9 mi | Reddish South | N/A | Walking directions to Reddish South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Peel Moat Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Peel Moat Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Heaton Moor Park | Small | Walking directions to Heaton Moor Park |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manchester Road Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Reddish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £443,000 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £270,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 78 | £228,500 | £293 |
| Flats | 8 | £118,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244,980 | £100,000 | £175,975 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £316,000 | £101,850 | £204,635 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £105,500 | £190,000 | £143,819 |
| 2019 | £272,500 | £116,975 | £215,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £313,650 | £125,750 | £272,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £316,250 | £125,000 | £257,500 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £266,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £177,000 | £285,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £368,750 | £160,000 | £295,000 | £223,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £110,000 | £271,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | — | £135,000 | £293,000 | £230,988 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235 | £188 | £218 | £157 |
| 2017 | £255 | £190 | £216 | £175 |
| 2018 | £267 | £173 | £234 | £194 |
| 2019 | £276 | £181 | £261 | £200 |
| 2020 | £280 | £203 | £278 | £212 |
| 2021 | £318 | £223 | £288 | £232 |
| 2022 | £360 | £228 | £313 | £255 |
| 2023 | £353 | £323 | £324 | £247 |
| 2024 | £370 | £236 | £329 | £270 |
| 2025 | £380 | £232 | £331 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £279 | £321 | £291 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 5BY.
In the SK4 5BY postcode area, located within Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK4 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chapel Stop 'n' Shop | Stockport, SK4 5DE | Walking directions to Chapel Stop 'n' Shop |
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 397 Manchester Road, Stockport, SK4 5DH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Lea Road, Stockport, SK4 4NZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 18 Keswick Road, Stockport, SK4 5JS | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK4 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Smith
Reddish South - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK4 5BY records about 85 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.
The median sale price around SK4 5BY in Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road is £240,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SK4 5BY, including St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel (Good), Covenant Christian School (Good) and Broadstone Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK4 5BY is Heaton Chapel, about 377 m away.
SK4 5BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,743 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 5BY is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Smith (Green Party).
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.