Postcode insights

SK6 2BH

Welkin Road

Brinnington & Stockport Central

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Detailed insights for SK6 2BH

Overview

Postcode SK6 2BH 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 Bredbury area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bredbury is £49,395 per year. The nearest station is Brinnington, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Vernon Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bredbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bredbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bredbury is £49,395 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from SK6 2BH.

Flood risk

Low

Bredbury near SK6 2BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brinnington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 2BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 2BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVernon ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernon Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
859.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
18.57(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.97(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.97(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.98(+33%)
Other theft
11.38(+72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
90.55%
Other White
7
2.76%
Irish
5
1.97%
Chinese
4
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.79%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
33.82%
No qualifications
39
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
53.04%
Owns outright
38
33.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.43%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026762, Stockport Road West, Stockport, SK6 2BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
05 Dec 2025792, Stockport Road West, Stockport, SK6 2BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
16 Dec 20257, Belvedere Drive, Stockport, SK6 2EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Apr 202635, Crescent Road, Stockport, SK1 2QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
08 May 202535, Crescent Road, Stockport, SK1 2QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the SK6 2BH postcode area, located within Bredbury, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 2BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary School BrinningtonVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableHighfields CollegePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 2BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 2BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPegs Corner Shop16 Carrington Road, Stockport, SK1 2QEWalking directions to Pegs Corner Shop
0.4 miZaf's Mini Market1 Carrington Road, Stockport, SK1 2JXWalking directions to Zaf's Mini Market

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 2BH, 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)BredburyE02001195
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 009DE01005750
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 2BH

Is SK6 2BH (Bredbury) safe?

The area around SK6 2BH records about 83 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK6 2BH?

The median sale price around SK6 2BH in Bredbury is £197,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 2BH?

There are 7 schools close to SK6 2BH, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington (Good), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Highfields College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 2BH?

The closest station to SK6 2BH is Brinnington, about 1,490 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 2BH?

SK6 2BH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 2BH (Bredbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockport covering SK6 2BH 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.