Postcode insights

SK6 2EA

Valley Road

Bredbury & Woodley

Interactive map showing SK6 2EA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 2EA

Overview

Postcode SK6 2EA is located in a major urban area, within the Bredbury & Woodley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Bredbury area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 Bredbury, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Bredbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bredbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from SK6 2EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bredbury near SK6 2EA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 2EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury
0.9 mi

Brinnington

N/A

Walking directions to Brinnington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
1,689.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.26(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.91(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(-13%)
Other crime
6.28(+153%)
Public order
5.49(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
92.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.3%
Irish
5
1.83%
Chinese
2
0.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.73%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
32.43%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.57%
No qualifications
34
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
53
45.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202517, Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2EASemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
14 Mar 202523, Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2EASemi-DetachedLeasehold£247,500
10 Oct 20256, Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
08 Aug 20258, Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
25 Jul 20254, The Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2EBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£310,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 2EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryArden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHighfields CollegePupil referral unit

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 2EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsStockport, SK6 2BNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miAsda ExpressLower Bents Lane, Stockport, SK6 2NJWalking directions to Asda 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 SK6 2EA, 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)BredburyE02001195
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 009AE01005743
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 2EA

Is SK6 2EA (Bredbury) safe?

The area around SK6 2EA records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2EA?

The median sale price around SK6 2EA in Bredbury is £260,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 2EA?

There are 8 schools close to SK6 2EA, including Arden 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 SK6 2EA?

The closest station to SK6 2EA is Bredbury, about 1,062 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 2EA?

SK6 2EA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 2EA 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.