Postcode insights

SK6 2NW

Newstead Grove

Bredbury & Woodley

Interactive map showing SK6 2NW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 2NW

Overview

Postcode SK6 2NW 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.4%
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

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% 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 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bredbury Green near SK6 2NW 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 2NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
7,369.6 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
287
88.31%
Pakistani
8
2.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.15%
Irish
6
1.85%
Other White
6
1.85%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
22.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
41.41%
Owns outright
29
22.66%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.59%
Social rents from council
9
7.03%
Total households: 128

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 2NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202546, The Broadway, Stockport, SK6 2NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
19 Nov 20258, Shottery Walks, Stockport, SK6 2HRTerracedFreehold£230,000
12 Mar 202572, Vernon Road, Stockport, SK6 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
07 Mar 202518, Marlowe Walks, Stockport, SK6 2HPTerracedFreehold£242,000
15 Dec 20255, Bancroft Close, Stockport, SK6 2HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWerneth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.5 miPrimarySt Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 2NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda ExpressLower Bents Lane, Stockport, SK6 2NJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miMorrisonsStockport, SK6 2BNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodBerrycroft Lane, Stockport, SK6 3AUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 2NW, 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)Bredbury GreenE02001198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 012EE01005905
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 2NW

Is SK6 2NW (Bredbury Green) safe?

The area around SK6 2NW 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 2NW?

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

What schools are near SK6 2NW?

There are 7 schools close to SK6 2NW, including Arden Primary School (Good), Werneth School (Serious Weaknesses) and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 2NW?

The closest station to SK6 2NW is Bredbury, about 716 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 2NW?

SK6 2NW 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 2NW (Bredbury Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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