Postcode insights

SK6 7RG

Carver Drive

Marple South & High Lane

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Detailed insights for SK6 7RG

Overview

Postcode SK6 7RG 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 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 0.3 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
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

50%

Approximately 50.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK6 7RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Marple & Rose Hill near SK6 7RG 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 7RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
216
Population density
6,698.1 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
204
95.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.4%
Other Asian
2
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.93%
Indian
1
0.47%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
25.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.49%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
31.9%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.86%
Social rents from council
21
18.1%
Owns outright
18
15.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Total households: 116

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 7RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 7RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202566, Edwards Way, Stockport, SK6 7PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
27 Mar 202557, Edwards Way, Stockport, SK6 7PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Apr 202624, Avon Close, Stockport, SK6 6EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
04 Aug 20253, Avon Close, Stockport, SK6 6EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
19 Jun 20255, Avon Close, Stockport, SK6 6EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the SK6 7RG 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 7RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAcorns SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 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 7RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK6 7RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressBowden Lane, Stockport, SK6 6DQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miCo-op92-94 Church Lane, Marple, SK6 7ARWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miIcelandTrinity Street, Stockport, SK6 6BGWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons Daily202 Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 6EYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 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 7RG, 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 020AE01005878
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK6 7RG

Is SK6 7RG (Marple & Rose Hill) safe?

The area around SK6 7RG 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 7RG?

The median sale price around SK6 7RG 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 7RG?

There are 6 schools close to SK6 7RG, 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 7RG?

The closest station to SK6 7RG is Rose Hill Marple, about 557 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK6 7RG?

SK6 7RG 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 7RG (Marple & Rose Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 7RG is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic Warner (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.