Postcode insights

SK5 8HF

Westmorland Drive

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK5 8HF

Overview

Postcode SK5 8HF 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 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.2 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.4%
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 69 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brinnington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.4%

Approximately 45.4% 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 8HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brinnington near SK5 8HF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK5 8HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 8HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBrinnington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brinnington Park
0.4 miMoat Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Moat Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,859 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.82(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.83(+289%)
Criminal damage and arson
41.9(+366%)
Public order
21.45(+112%)
Vehicle crime
18.45(+208%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
95.05%
Other
6
1.98%
African
2
0.66%
Caribbean
2
0.66%
Other White
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
34.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.15%
Owns outright
23
17.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10%
Other social rented
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202510, Westmorland Drive, Stockport, SK5 8HFTerracedFreehold£182,000
07 Apr 202546, Northumberland Road, Stockport, SK5 8LTTerracedFreehold£115,000
07 Apr 202546, Northumberland Road, Stockport, SK5 8LTTerracedFreehold£118,000
27 Feb 202534, Northumberland Road, Stockport, SK5 8LTTerracedLeasehold£110,000
06 Feb 20268, Northumberland Road, Stockport, SK5 8LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHighfields CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 8HF, 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 004BE01005754
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 8HF

Is SK5 8HF (Brinnington) safe?

The area around SK5 8HF records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8HF?

The median sale price around SK5 8HF 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 8HF?

There are 10 schools close to SK5 8HF, including Westmorland Primary School (Good), Highfields College (Good) and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK5 8HF?

The closest station to SK5 8HF is Brinnington, about 327 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 8HF?

SK5 8HF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 69 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.