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SK5 8DW

Worcester Avenue

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK5 8DW

Overview

Postcode SK5 8DW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Brinnington Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Brinnington has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Brinnington is £34,205 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from SK5 8DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Brinnington near SK5 8DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brinnington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 8DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington
0.9 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 8DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrinnington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brinnington Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
3,529.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.75(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.07(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.4(+60%)
Public order
9.22(-9%)
Other theft
3.46(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
88.74%
Other
10
3.31%
Other White
7
2.32%
Other Asian
6
1.99%
Pakistani
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
30.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
51.3%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20%
Other social rented
12
10.43%
Owns outright
10
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Brinnington & Stockport Central

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £258
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £243K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£312,900£329
Semi-Detached31£245,000£291
Terraced30£193,000£220
Flats23£140,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brinnington & Stockport Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinnington & Stockport Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brinnington & Stockport Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202566, Essex Road, Stockport, SK5 8DRTerracedFreehold£175,000
20 Feb 202615, Dairy Close, Stockport, SK5 8BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
19 May 202515, Surrey Way, Stockport, SK5 8DETerracedFreehold£135,000
29 May 20269, Gowerdale Road, Stockport, SK5 8DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
17 Oct 202513, Dorset Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8DUTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the SK5 8DW postcode area, located within Brinnington, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for SK5 8DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWestmorland Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary School BrinningtonVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK5 8DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 8DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miB&M ExpressBrinnington Road, Stockport, SK5 8BTWalking directions to B&M Express

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 SK5 8DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shaun Regan

Brinnington & Stockport Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Navendu Mishra

Stockport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockportE14001517
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrinningtonE02001190
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 004CE01005755
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 8DW

Is SK5 8DW (Brinnington) safe?

The area around SK5 8DW 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.

What is the average house price near SK5 8DW?

The median sale price around SK5 8DW in Brinnington & Stockport Central is £200,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK5 8DW?

There are 6 schools close to SK5 8DW, including St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good), Westmorland Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SK5 8DW?

The closest station to SK5 8DW is Brinnington, about 842 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 8DW?

SK5 8DW 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).

Who represents SK5 8DW (Brinnington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK5 8DW is Navendu Mishra (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shaun Regan (Reform UK).