Postcode insights

SK6 5GG

Marple North

Stockport

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Detailed insights for SK6 5GG

Overview

Postcode SK6 5GG is located in an urban city, within the Marple North ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Romiley & Compstall area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romiley & Compstall is £48,591 per year. The nearest station is Marple, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Etherow Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Romiley & Compstall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Romiley & Compstall has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Romiley & Compstall is £48,591 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK6 5GG.

Flood risk

No risk

Romiley & Compstall near SK6 5GG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 5GG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 5GG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEtherow Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Etherow Country Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
903.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.91(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-58%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+8%)
Burglary
5.85(+6%)
Public order
5.85(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
96.53%
Irish
5
1.45%
Pakistani
3
0.87%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Caribbean
1
0.29%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
35.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.79%
No qualifications
35
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
34.57%
Owns with a mortgage
53
32.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
16.67%
Social rents from council
16
9.88%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.09%
Total households: 162

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025Apartment 4, The Old Teapot, 11, Compstall Road, Stockport, SK6 5HHFlatsLeasehold£267,000
10 Jul 2025185, George Street, Stockport, SK6 5JDTerracedFreehold£235,000
19 Sept 2025138, Montagu Street, Stockport, SK6 5JETerracedFreehold£305,000
08 Sept 2025152, Montagu Street, Stockport, SK6 5JETerracedFreehold£322,500
28 Mar 2025135, Montagu Street, Stockport, SK6 5JEFlatsLeasehold£282,000

Schools

In the SK6 5GG postcode area, located within Romiley & Compstall, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 5GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryLudworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5GG, 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)Romiley & CompstallE02001196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 010BE01005898
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 5GG

Is SK6 5GG (Romiley & Compstall) safe?

The area around SK6 5GG records about 46 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK6 5GG?

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

What schools are near SK6 5GG?

There are 2 schools close to SK6 5GG, including St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Ludworth Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 5GG?

The closest station to SK6 5GG is Marple, about 1,438 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 5GG?

SK6 5GG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 5GG (Romiley & Compstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 5GG 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.