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SK5 8LA

Blackberry Lane

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK5 8LA

Overview

Postcode SK5 8LA 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 very high crime levels, with around 112.3 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Moat Walk Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.8%
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 1,318 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brinnington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% 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 61 ft away from SK5 8LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Brinnington near SK5 8LA 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 8LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK5 8LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoat Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Moat Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
522
Population density
1,586.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.05(+134%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.63(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.33(+204%)
Public order
13.46(+33%)
Other theft
9.25(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
367
70.44%
Other White
66
12.67%
Other
22
4.22%
African
17
3.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.34%
Total population: 521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
37.66%
No qualifications
66
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
60
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
94
43.12%
Social rents from council
58
26.61%
Owns outright
28
12.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
7.34%
Shared ownership
11
5.05%
Total households: 218

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK5 8LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025136, Blackberry Lane, Stockport, SK5 8LATerracedFreehold£172,500
03 Jul 202632, Cawood Square, Stockport, SK5 8JSTerracedFreehold£160,000
27 Jun 202534, Brigadier Road, Stockport, SK5 8LWDetachedFreehold£310,000
27 Apr 202651, Lapwing Lane, Stockport, SK5 8JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Oct 2025103, Lapwing Lane, Stockport, SK5 8JYTerracedFreehold£127,000

Schools

In the SK5 8LA postcode area, located within Brinnington, there are 6 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 SK5 8LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWestmorland Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryReddish Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK5 8LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMo's SupermarketMiddlesex Road, Stockport, SK5 8HJWalking directions to Mo's Supermarket

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 8LA, 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 004DE01005756
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK5 8LA

Is SK5 8LA (Brinnington) safe?

The area around SK5 8LA records about 112 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK5 8LA?

The median sale price around SK5 8LA 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 8LA?

There are 9 schools close to SK5 8LA, including Westmorland Primary School (Good), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Reddish Vale High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SK5 8LA?

The closest station to SK5 8LA is Brinnington, about 254 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK5 8LA?

SK5 8LA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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