Postcode insights

SK6 2LH

Shakespeare Road

Bredbury Green & Romiley

Interactive map showing SK6 2LH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 2LH

Overview

Postcode SK6 2LH is located in a major urban area, within the Bredbury Green & Romiley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Bredbury Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bredbury Green is £40,199 per year. The nearest station is Bredbury, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bredbury Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bredbury Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bredbury Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.4%

Approximately 29.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bredbury Green is £40,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK6 2LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bredbury Green near SK6 2LH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 2LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury
0.9 mi

Romiley

N/A

Walking directions to Romiley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 2LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBredbury Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Bredbury Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
6,336 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
90.67(+405%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.52(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.8(+209%)
Public order
25.15(+148%)
Vehicle crime
11.91(+99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
87.18%
African
13
4.17%
Pakistani
11
3.53%
Other White
9
2.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.64%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.78%
No qualifications
46
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
19.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Owns outright
26
20.63%
Social rents from council
22
17.46%
Other social rented
15
11.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bredbury Green & Romiley

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £389K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Bredbury Green & Romiley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £940,000.

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 Green & Romiley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£447,500£352
Semi-Detached64£318,000£343
Terraced34£224,000£260
Flats23£165,000£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bredbury Green & Romiley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bredbury Green & Romiley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£98,500£219,950£147,000
2017£370,000£108,975£185,000£143,500
2018£365,000£115,000£237,466£157,000
2019£336,250£137,500£229,750£181,000
2020£341,000£133,500£257,500£190,000
2021£430,000£139,950£285,000£195,000
2022£390,000£150,000£315,000£220,000
2023£422,500£150,000£280,000£242,250
2024£427,500£131,750£300,000£227,500
2025£425,000£136,500£310,000£221,000
2026£467,500£150,000£317,500£243,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bredbury Green & Romiley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bredbury Green & Romiley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£171£210£176
2017£274£181£206£167
2018£274£212£236£179
2019£307£221£240£200
2020£308£230£260£216
2021£302£259£282£219
2022£334£288£315£240
2023£372£283£301£270
2024£372£262£316£255
2025£375£253£338£263
2026£316£266£317£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bredbury Green & Romiley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20254, Greenwood Gardens, Stockport, SK6 2LJTerracedFreehold£200,000
15 Aug 202588, Highfield Avenue, Stockport, SK6 3BYTerracedFreehold£335,000
10 Apr 202544, Goyt Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2LGTerracedFreehold£156,000
13 Nov 20257, Goyt Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2LQTerracedFreehold£207,000
28 Jul 202515, Goyt Valley Road, Stockport, SK6 2LQTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the SK6 2LH postcode area, located within Bredbury Green, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 2LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWerneth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimarySt Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarrytown Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 2LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBerrycroft Lane, Stockport, SK6 3AUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 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 2LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angie Clark

Bredbury Green & Romiley - 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
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bredbury GreenE02001198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 012EE01005905
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 2LH

Is SK6 2LH (Bredbury Green) safe?

The area around SK6 2LH records about 163 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 SK6 2LH?

The median sale price around SK6 2LH in Bredbury Green is £305,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 2LH?

There are 6 schools close to SK6 2LH, including Werneth School (Serious Weaknesses), St Christopher's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harrytown Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 2LH?

The closest station to SK6 2LH is Bredbury, about 752 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 2LH?

SK6 2LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 2LH is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angie Clark (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.