Postcode insights

SK6 1QN

Bridge Avenue

Bredbury & Woodley

Interactive map showing SK6 1QN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 1QN

Overview

Postcode SK6 1QN is located in a major urban area, within the Bredbury & Woodley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodley is £47,224 per year. The nearest station is Bredbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bredbury Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Woodley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Woodley has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Woodley is £47,224 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from SK6 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodley near SK6 1QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bredbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 1QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury
0.4 mi

Woodley

N/A

Walking directions to Woodley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBredbury Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Bredbury Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
6,232.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.79(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.51(+92%)
Shoplifting
17.25(+198%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.87(+77%)
Public order
15.87(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
87.64%
Other White
18
4.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.2%
African
6
1.65%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.1%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.58%
No qualifications
54
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.8%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
32.59%
Owns outright
36
26.67%
Social rents from council
32
23.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.89%
Other social rented
11
8.15%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Bredbury & Woodley

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £310K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Bredbury & Woodley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£430,000£350
Semi-Detached122£270,500£324
Terraced39£222,500£262
Flats10£139,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bredbury & Woodley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,500£89,950£162,475£135,500
2017£265,000£94,500£170,000£129,950
2018£299,000£98,000£184,782£154,000
2019£237,500£95,000£187,000£157,000
2020£276,250£100,000£213,000£152,500
2021£302,500£106,875£217,000£190,000
2022£352,500£128,000£242,000£207,500
2023£345,000£127,750£246,750£220,000
2024£317,500£120,000£259,000£214,000
2025£385,000£130,000£270,000£223,500
2026£489,907£140,000£278,500£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£172£206£151
2017£220£172£216£154
2018£246£182£228£168
2019£253£180£232£177
2020£249£178£251£187
2021£298£186£260£209
2022£326£210£303£249
2023£328£225£316£238
2024£363£207£311£248
2025£341£225£319£262
2026£407£243£348£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bredbury & Woodley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bredbury & Woodley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 1QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 202510, Briar Grove, Stockport, SK6 1QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
04 Aug 20258, Briar Grove, Stockport, SK6 1QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
14 May 202571, Mill Lane, Stockport, SK6 1QJFlatsLeasehold£65,000
28 Mar 202539, Mill Lane, Stockport, SK6 1QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
27 Mar 202568, Mill Lane, Stockport, SK6 1QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£212,500

Schools

In the SK6 1QN postcode area, located within Woodley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBredbury St. Marks CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWoodley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryGreave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 1QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWoodley Food & WineHyde Road, Stockport, SK6 1QGWalking directions to Woodley Food & Wine

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 SK6 1QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Niki Meerman

Bredbury & Woodley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lisa Smart

Hazel Grove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHazel GroveE14001277
WardBredbury & WoodleyE05015016
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodleyE02001191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 005BE01005746
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 1QN

Is SK6 1QN (Woodley) safe?

The area around SK6 1QN records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 SK6 1QN?

The median sale price around SK6 1QN in Woodley is £260,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 1QN?

There are 8 schools close to SK6 1QN, including Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School, Woodley Primary School (Good) and Greave Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 1QN?

The closest station to SK6 1QN is Bredbury, about 639 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 1QN?

SK6 1QN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 1QN (Woodley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 1QN is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Niki Meerman (Liberal Democrats).

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.