Postcode insights

SK6 5JX

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Marple North

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Detailed insights for SK6 5JX

Overview

Postcode SK6 5JX 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 1.3 miles away. 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
2.5%
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

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 5JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Romiley & Compstall near SK6 5JX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
162.5 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
342
95%
Other White
5
1.39%
Bangladeshi
2
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
38.93%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.43%
Apprenticeship
29
9.73%
No qualifications
28
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
55.41%
Owns with a mortgage
46
29.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.27%
Total households: 157

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Russell Street, Stockport, SK6 5JYTerracedFreehold£200,000
26 Jan 202622, Ricroft Road, Stockport, SK6 5JRTerracedLeasehold£268,500
15 Dec 20258, Ricroft Road, Stockport, SK6 5JRTerracedLeasehold£294,000
24 Nov 202558, Ricroft Road, Stockport, SK6 5JRTerracedLeasehold£315,000
07 Nov 202514, Catterwood Drive, Stockport, SK6 5JTTerracedLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the SK6 5JX postcode area, located within Romiley & Compstall, there are no schools in close proximity.

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 5JX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 5JX

Is SK6 5JX (Romiley & Compstall) safe?

The area around SK6 5JX 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 5JX?

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

How deprived is the area around SK6 5JX?

SK6 5JX 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 5JX (Romiley & Compstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.