Postcode SK6 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Marple South & High Lane ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the High Lane area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Lane is £51,658 per year. The nearest station is Middlewood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is High Lane Park.
High Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
High Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in High Lane is £51,658 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from SK6 8BB.
High Lane near SK6 8BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Middlewood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Middlewood | South Yorkshire Supertram | Walking directions to Middlewood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | High Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to High Lane Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £443,000 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £337,500 | £355 |
| Terraced | 45 | £272,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 9 | £182,000 | £296 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK6 8BB.
In the SK6 8BB postcode area, located within High Lane, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK6 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK6 8DR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK6 8HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK6 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic Warner
Marple South & High Lane - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Smart
Hazel Grove - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK6 8BB records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around SK6 8BB in High Lane is £355,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SK6 8BB, including High Lane Primary School (Good) and Brookside Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK6 8BB is Middlewood, about 751 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.
SK6 8BB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK6 8BB is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic Warner (Liberal Democrats).
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.