Postcode insights

SK6 5PJ

Longhurst Lane

Marple North

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Detailed insights for SK6 5PJ

Overview

Postcode SK6 5PJ 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 & Hawk Green area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marple & Hawk Green is £50,490 per year. The nearest station is Marple, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Marple & Hawk Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Marple & Hawk Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marple & Hawk Green is £50,490 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Hawk Green near SK6 5PJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 5PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
1,138.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.75(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.1(-38%)
Burglary
8.49(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-49%)
Vehicle crime
4.57(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
93.12%
Bangladeshi
4
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
52.47%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13%
No qualifications
21
9.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
56.67%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 5PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2025157, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5PJDetachedLeasehold£720,000
13 Mar 202511, Parkside Lane, Stockport, SK6 5PQDetachedFreehold£346,000
11 Feb 202697, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5PGDetachedLeasehold£760,000
26 Sept 2025102, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5PGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£720,000
24 Jul 2025117, Longhurst Lane, Stockport, SK6 5PGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£590,000

Schools

In the SK6 5PJ postcode area, located within Marple & Hawk Green, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 5PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMellor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBrabyns Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

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 5PJ, 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 & Hawk GreenE02001215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 029AE01005909
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 5PJ

Is SK6 5PJ (Marple & Hawk Green) safe?

The area around SK6 5PJ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK6 5PJ?

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

What schools are near SK6 5PJ?

There are 6 schools close to SK6 5PJ, including Mellor Primary School (Good), Brabyns Preparatory School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 5PJ?

The closest station to SK6 5PJ is Marple, about 1,261 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 5PJ?

SK6 5PJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 5PJ (Marple & Hawk Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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