Postcode SK5 8AR is located in a major urban area, within the Brinnington & Stockport Central area of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Brinnington area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brinnington is £34,205 per year. The median sale price in Brinnington & Stockport Central is £200,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £243,000. The nearest station is Brinnington, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Brinnington Park.
Brinnington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,675 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Brinnington has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brinnington is £34,205 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from SK5 8AR.
Brinnington near SK5 8AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brinnington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Brinnington | N/A | Walking directions to Brinnington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brinnington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brinnington Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Brinnington & Stockport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £312,900 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £245,000 | £291 |
| Terraced | 30 | £193,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 23 | £140,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £78,000 | £120,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £189,950 | £80,600 | £147,500 | £103,000 |
| 2018 | £197,473 | £78,000 | £162,995 | £119,500 |
| 2019 | £227,495 | £95,250 | £185,495 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £244,995 | £79,800 | £199,995 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £120,000 | £208,000 | £143,000 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £175,250 |
| 2023 | £313,000 | £140,000 | £211,500 | £178,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £160,000 | £244,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £235,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £312,900 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £145 | £146 | £127 |
| 2017 | £206 | £180 | £175 | £127 |
| 2018 | £215 | £146 | £200 | £147 |
| 2019 | £241 | £187 | £204 | £148 |
| 2020 | £260 | £128 | £212 | £178 |
| 2021 | £278 | £211 | £231 | £170 |
| 2022 | £320 | £237 | £262 | £212 |
| 2023 | £345 | £254 | £277 | £196 |
| 2024 | £269 | £288 | £272 | £215 |
| 2025 | £325 | £240 | £286 | £212 |
| 2026 | £351 | £234 | £271 | £243 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 6, Gorseway, Stockport, SK5 8AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 8, Gorseway, Stockport, SK5 8AR | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 4, Gorseway, Stockport, SK5 8AR | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 45, Foliage Road, Stockport, SK5 8AL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 36, Foliage Road, Stockport, SK5 8AL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the SK5 8AR postcode area, located within Brinnington, there are 7 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westmorland Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK5 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | B&M Express | Brinnington Road, Stockport, SK5 8BT | Walking directions to B&M Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK5 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shaun Regan
Brinnington & Stockport Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Navendu Mishra
Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK5 8AR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SK5 8AR in Brinnington & Stockport Central is £200,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SK5 8AR, including St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington (Requires improvement) and Westmorland Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK5 8AR is Brinnington, about 936 m away.
SK5 8AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,675 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 SK5 8AR is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Regan (Reform UK).