Postcode insights

SK6 6ED

Primrose Avenue

Marple North

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Detailed insights for SK6 6ED

Overview

Postcode SK6 6ED 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,679 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Marple & Rose Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from SK6 6ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Rose Hill near SK6 6ED 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 6ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Rose Hill Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Rose Hill Marple
0.9 mi

Marple

N/A

Walking directions to Marple

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
6,353.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.44(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(-11%)
Burglary
5.15(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
89.62%
Indian
10
3.46%
Other Asian
5
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
23.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.43%
No qualifications
40
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.55%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
32.2%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Owns outright
23
19.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Social rents from council
7
5.93%
Total households: 118

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 6ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 6ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 20255, Bridgeway, Stockport, SK6 6EETerracedFreehold£250,000
02 Apr 20251, Bridgeway, Stockport, SK6 6EETerracedFreehold£200,000
09 Apr 20264, Heather Way, Stockport, SK6 6DXTerracedFreehold£220,000
28 Apr 20253, Heather Way, Stockport, SK6 6DXTerracedFreehold£250,000
01 May 2026185, Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the SK6 6ED postcode area, located within Marple & Rose Hill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK6 6ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRose Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableAcorns SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryMarple Hall SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 6ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 6ED
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

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 6ED, 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 020AE01005878
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 6ED

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

The area around SK6 6ED records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6ED?

The median sale price around SK6 6ED 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 6ED?

There are 5 schools close to SK6 6ED, 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 6ED?

The closest station to SK6 6ED is Rose Hill Marple, about 120 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 6ED?

SK6 6ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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