Postcode insights

SK6 5AA

Town Street

Marple North

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Detailed insights for SK6 5AA

Overview

Postcode SK6 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Marple North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Marple & Rose Hill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marple & Rose Hill is £51,410 per year. The nearest station is Marple, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brabyns Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.4 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 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marple & Rose Hill is £51,410 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from SK6 5AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Rose Hill near SK6 5AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Marple located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 5AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 5AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrabyns ParkLargeWalking directions to Brabyns Park
0.4 miMarple Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Marple Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
1,880 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.18(+68%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.13(-41%)
Burglary
10.06(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(-10%)
Vehicle crime
8.05(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
346
91.29%
Other White
11
2.9%
Other
8
2.11%
Indian
3
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.79%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
49.68%
No qualifications
54
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.03%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.76%
Apprenticeship
12
3.8%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
41.98%
Owns with a mortgage
54
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Marple North

Median price£396,250
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £580K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £396,250 (about £372 per square foot) in Marple North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,124,200.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marple North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£580,000£405
Semi-Detached45£415,000£383
Terraced30£294,500£305
Flats11£175,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marple North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marple North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£109,500£305,000£195,000
2017£394,000£152,475£282,500£240,000
2018£376,500£127,500£280,000£240,000
2019£425,000£174,975£285,000£230,000
2020£442,000£183,000£330,000£215,000
2021£497,500£225,000£326,000£257,500
2022£550,000£225,000£395,000£280,000
2023£585,000£215,000£388,750£268,750
2024£517,500£205,000£385,000£307,500
2025£527,500£210,000£392,500£284,500
2026£616,000£175,000£395,000£301,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marple North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marple North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£249£259£233
2017£291£232£260£237
2018£292£232£269£244
2019£318£257£282£266
2020£330£273£304£245
2021£346£293£324£284
2022£387£278£370£322
2023£410£307£351£303
2024£373£261£358£317
2025£407£275£387£306
2026£413£278£373£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marple North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marple North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202533, Town Street, Stockport, SK6 5AASemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
08 Aug 20252, Town Fold, Stockport, SK6 5BTDetachedFreehold£860,000
24 Apr 202535, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5AESemi-DetachedLeasehold£523,500
31 Mar 202527, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5AEDetachedFreehold£450,000
13 Mar 202611, Riverside Court, Stockport, SK6 5EYFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the SK6 5AA postcode area, located within Marple & Rose Hill, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 5AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLudworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBrabyns Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 5AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 5AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMarple Bridge Stores14-16 Town Street, Stockport, SK6 5AAWalking directions to Marple Bridge Stores

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 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Megan Axon

Marple North - 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
WardMarple NorthE05015029
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marple & Rose HillE02001206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 020EE01005885
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 5AA

Is SK6 5AA (Marple & Rose Hill) safe?

The area around SK6 5AA records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near SK6 5AA?

The median sale price around SK6 5AA in Marple & Rose Hill is £396,250 (about £372 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 5AA?

There are 7 schools close to SK6 5AA, including Ludworth Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Brabyns Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 5AA?

The closest station to SK6 5AA is Marple, about 262 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 5AA?

SK6 5AA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 5AA (Marple & Rose Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 5AA is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Megan Axon (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.