Postcode insights

SK6 6DW

Elmfield Drive

Marple North

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Detailed insights for SK6 6DW

Overview

Postcode SK6 6DW 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from SK6 6DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Rose Hill near SK6 6DW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK6 6DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Rose Hill Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Rose Hill Marple
0.8 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
2,736 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
10.99(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-56%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.28(-83%)
Vehicle crime
4.71(-21%)
Other theft
3.14(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
95.8%
Other White
5
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.7%
Pakistani
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
50%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.72%
No qualifications
20
8.77%
Apprenticeship
17
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
53.04%
Owns with a mortgage
42
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Other social rented
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 6DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 6DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 20266, Dale Road, Stockport, SK6 6HASemi-DetachedLeasehold£480,000
30 Apr 2026150, Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6DLTerracedFreehold£270,000
05 Jan 2026194, Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6DLDetachedFreehold£702,000
14 Nov 2025146, Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6DLTerracedFreehold£242,000
22 Sept 2025192, Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6DLDetachedFreehold£689,000

Schools

In the SK6 6DW postcode area, located within Marple & Rose Hill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 6DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryRose Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableAcorns SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryMarple Hall SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 6DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 6DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily202 Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6EYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAsda ExpressBowden Lane, Stockport, SK6 6DQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.5 miAsdaHollins Lane, Stockport, SK6 6AUWalking directions to Asda

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 6DW, 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 020CE01005882
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 6DW

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

The area around SK6 6DW records about 33 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK6 6DW?

The median sale price around SK6 6DW 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 6DW?

There are 6 schools close to SK6 6DW, including Rose Hill Primary School (Good), Acorns School (Good) and Marple Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK6 6DW?

The closest station to SK6 6DW is Rose Hill Marple, about 165 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 6DW?

SK6 6DW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 6DW 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.