Postcode insights

SK5 8HE

Shropshire Avenue

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK5 8HE

Overview

Postcode SK5 8HE is located in a major urban area, within the Brinnington & Stockport Central ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Brinnington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brinnington is £34,205 per year. The nearest station is Brinnington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brinnington Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Brinnington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brinnington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43%

Approximately 43.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SK5 8HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Brinnington near SK5 8HE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 8HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 8HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrinnington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brinnington Park
0.3 miMoat Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Moat Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,928.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.63(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.09(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.39(+93%)
Public order
16.3(+61%)
Burglary
7.07(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
82.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.83%
Other White
10
3.19%
African
9
2.88%
Other Asian
8
2.56%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.22%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
42.15%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.79%
Owns outright
21
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.22%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Brinnington & Stockport Central

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £253K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Brinnington & Stockport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £4,000,000.

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
Detached5£310,000£329
Semi-Detached31£255,000£286
Terraced36£190,000£216
Flats18£146,250£246

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£225,000£180,000
2026£312,500£130,000£245,000£218,000
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£281£212
2026£315£288£270£274
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202513, Shropshire Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8HETerracedFreehold£160,000
09 Jun 202534, Cornwall Crescent, Stockport, SK5 8HBTerracedFreehold£161,000
21 Feb 202517, Suffolk Drive, Stockport, SK5 8EZTerracedFreehold£180,000
24 Apr 2026138, Middlesex Road, Stockport, SK5 8HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Oct 202577, Middlesex Road, Stockport, SK5 8HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the SK5 8HE postcode area, located within Brinnington, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK5 8HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWestmorland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHighfields CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBridge House SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK5 8HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 8HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMo's SupermarketMiddlesex Road, Stockport, SK5 8HJWalking directions to Mo's Supermarket
0.2 miB&M ExpressBrinnington Road, Stockport, SK5 8BTWalking directions to B&M Express

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 SK5 8HE, 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 004AE01005753
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 8HE

Is SK5 8HE (Brinnington) safe?

The area around SK5 8HE records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8HE?

The median sale price around SK5 8HE in Brinnington is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK5 8HE?

There are 10 schools close to SK5 8HE, including Westmorland Primary School (Good), Highfields College (Good) and Bridge House School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 8HE?

The closest station to SK5 8HE is Brinnington, about 222 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 8HE?

SK5 8HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.