Postcode insights

SK6 2PQ

Edward Avenue

Bredbury & Woodley

Interactive map showing SK6 2PQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 2PQ

Overview

Postcode SK6 2PQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.3 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Bredbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bredbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from SK6 2PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bredbury near SK6 2PQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 2PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bredbury

N/A

Walking directions to Bredbury

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,904.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.57(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+3%)
Burglary
6.43(+16%)
Other theft
5.71(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
91.84%
Other White
6
2.13%
Chinese
4
1.42%
Indian
4
1.42%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.06%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.14%
No qualifications
41
17.3%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.77%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
42.19%
Owns outright
47
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.19%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
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 2PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 2PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 202521, Edward Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
26 Sept 202515, Woodbank Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
01 Sept 20252, Woodbank Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£211,000
14 Aug 202529, Woodbank Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
25 Apr 202519, Woodbank Avenue, Stockport, SK6 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£283,500

Schools

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

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBredbury St. Marks CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryWerneth SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 2PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressLower Bents Lane, Stockport, SK6 2NJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miMorrisonsStockport, SK6 2BNWalking directions to Morrisons

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 2PQ, 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 009EE01005751
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 2PQ

Is SK6 2PQ (Bredbury) safe?

The area around SK6 2PQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2PQ?

The median sale price around SK6 2PQ 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 2PQ?

There are 8 schools close to SK6 2PQ, including Arden Primary School (Good), Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School and Werneth School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 2PQ?

The closest station to SK6 2PQ is Bredbury, about 509 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 2PQ?

SK6 2PQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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