Postcode insights

SK6 6DG

Shirley Avenue

Marple South & High Lane

Interactive map showing SK6 6DG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK6 6DG

Overview

Postcode SK6 6DG is located in a major urban area, within the Marple South & High Lane ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Marple & Rose Hill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Rose Hill Marple, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Marple Memorial Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Marple & Rose Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Marple & Rose Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from SK6 6DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Rose Hill near SK6 6DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rose Hill Marple located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 6DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rose Hill Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Rose Hill Marple
0.7 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK6 6DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMarple Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Marple Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
5,985.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.73(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(-7%)
Burglary
11.38(+105%)
Other theft
8.35(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
78.6%
Other White
23
8.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.33%
Pakistani
4
1.56%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
48.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.68%
No qualifications
23
12.11%
Level 3 (A level)
14
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
40.95%
Owns outright
27
25.71%
Social rents from council
25
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.71%
Other social rented
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Marple South & High Lane

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £425K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Marple South & High Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marple South & High Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£443,000£387
Semi-Detached66£337,500£355
Terraced45£272,000£332
Flats9£182,000£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marple South & High Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marple South & High Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£93,250£248,250£177,500
2017£350,000£104,000£236,500£187,000
2018£350,000£142,500£225,000£195,000
2019£379,000£106,000£247,500£207,000
2020£375,000£128,000£265,000£212,500
2021£435,125£230,000£280,000£230,000
2022£450,000£234,000£310,000£263,000
2023£491,500£128,000£307,500£275,000
2024£462,500£131,250£325,000£295,000
2025£450,000£195,000£330,000£284,000
2026£464,250£121,250£335,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marple South & High Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marple South & High Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£191£216£199
2017£294£195£242£197
2018£307£227£252£212
2019£306£177£280£237
2020£333£252£274£248
2021£336£312£299£260
2022£388£303£318£294
2023£366£281£335£282
2024£357£261£334£320
2025£393£292£352£317
2026£375£277£344£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marple South & High Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marple South & High Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 6DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 6DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202631, Shirley Avenue, Stockport, SK6 6DGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£365,000
07 Mar 202539, Leigh Avenue, Stockport, SK6 6DFTerracedFreehold£312,000
01 May 202619, Westbury Drive, Stockport, SK6 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
20 Feb 20266, Norbury Mews, Stockport, SK6 6DHFlatsLeasehold£95,000
07 Nov 202510, Norbury Mews, Stockport, SK6 6DHFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the SK6 6DG postcode area, located within Marple & Rose Hill, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 6DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAcorns SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRose Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School MarpleVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 6DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 6DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressBowden Lane, Stockport, SK6 6DQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miCo-op92-94 Church Lane, Marple, SK6 7ARWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miIcelandTrinity Street, Stockport, SK6 6BGWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAsdaHollins Lane, Stockport, SK6 6AUWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons Daily202 Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6EYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dominic Warner

Marple South & High Lane - 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
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marple & Rose HillE02001206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 020BE01005879
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 6DG

Is SK6 6DG (Marple & Rose Hill) safe?

The area around SK6 6DG records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6DG?

The median sale price around SK6 6DG in Marple & Rose Hill is £355,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK6 6DG?

There are 7 schools close to SK6 6DG, including Acorns School (Good), Rose Hill Primary School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 6DG?

The closest station to SK6 6DG is Rose Hill Marple, about 472 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 6DG?

SK6 6DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,685 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK6 6DG (Marple & Rose Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 6DG is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic Warner (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.