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Detailed insights for SK4 5LU

Overview

Postcode SK4 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Heatons North area 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 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 median sale price in Heatons North is £375,000 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £224,250 and £571,875. The nearest station is Heaton Chapel, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,343 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

Approximately 22.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from SK4 5LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road near SK4 5LU 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK4 5LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Heaton Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Heaton Chapel
0.8 mi

Reddish South

N/A

Walking directions to Reddish South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK4 5LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeel Moat Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Peel Moat Open Space
0.5 miHeaton Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Heaton Moor Park
0.4 miManchester Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manchester Road Park

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
5,550.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.97(+280%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.46(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.95(-6%)
Burglary
15.69(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
83.7%
Other White
19
8.37%
Pakistani
5
2.2%
Irish
4
1.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.32%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
50%
No qualifications
27
13.64%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
38.74%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.93%
Social rents from council
23
20.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.91%
Other social rented
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Heatons North

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £347
Sales (last 12 months): 202
Typical range (middle 50%): £224K – £572K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £347 per square foot) in Heatons North area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,856 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
Detached26£651,750£424
Semi-Detached82£478,500£365
Terraced33£310,000£337
Flats61£205,000£303

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£194,000£447,000£357,000
2026£663,500£218,500£480,000£293,770
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£422£308£378£331
2026£405£304£369£338
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 5LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK4 5LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20257, Farm Close, Stockport, SK4 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,500
02 Apr 20266, Lynwood Grove, Stockport, SK4 5DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
24 Sept 20252, Lynwood Grove, Stockport, SK4 5DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
05 Aug 2026301, Broadstone Road, Stockport, SK4 5HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
08 May 20266, Grange Avenue, Stockport, SK4 5HFTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the SK4 5LU postcode area, located within Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SK4 5LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton ChapelVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryBroadstone Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableCovenant Christian SchoolOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK4 5LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK4 5LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily397 Manchester Road, Stockport, SK4 5DHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miChapel Stop 'n' ShopStockport, SK4 5DEWalking directions to Chapel Stop 'n' Shop
0.4 miGo Local18 Keswick Road, Stockport, SK4 5JSWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miAldiWeybrook Road, Manchester, M19 2QDWalking directions to Aldi

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 5LU, 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 006DE01005869
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK4 5LU

Is SK4 5LU (Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road) safe?

The area around SK4 5LU records about 83 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK4 5LU?

The median sale price around SK4 5LU in Heatons North is £375,000 (about £347 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK4 5LU?

There are 14 schools close to SK4 5LU, including St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel (Good), Broadstone Hall Primary School (Good) and Covenant Christian School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SK4 5LU?

The closest station to SK4 5LU is Heaton Chapel, about 506 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK4 5LU?

SK4 5LU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK4 5LU (Heaton Chapel & Shaw Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK4 5LU 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).