Postcode insights

SK7 4RL

Torkington Road

Hazel Grove

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Detailed insights for SK7 4RL

Overview

Postcode SK7 4RL is located in a major urban area, within the Hazel Grove ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Hazel Grove East & South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hazel Grove East & South is £59,587 per year. The nearest station is Hazel Grove, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Torkington Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Hazel Grove East & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hazel Grove East & South has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hazel Grove East & South is £59,587 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SK7 4RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hazel Grove East & South near SK7 4RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hazel Grove located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK7 4RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hazel Grove

N/A

Walking directions to Hazel Grove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK7 4RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTorkington ParkLargeWalking directions to Torkington Park
0.5 miPeregrine ParkSmallWalking directions to Peregrine Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
4,005 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.65(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.24(+2%)
Burglary
10.81(+95%)
Vehicle crime
9.46(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
88.99%
Pakistani
19
5.97%
Irish
6
1.89%
Other White
5
1.57%
Other Asian
3
0.94%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
40.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.31%
No qualifications
31
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
56.82%
Owns with a mortgage
49
37.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.79%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Hazel Grove

Median price£266,000
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)227
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £325K

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Hazel Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £846,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hazel Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£402,500£340
Semi-Detached91£279,000£352
Terraced52£241,000£298
Flats36£122,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hazel Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,750£81,500£182,500£150,000
2017£277,000£174,999£185,000£160,000
2018£283,250£141,000£199,000£161,000
2019£308,250£119,500£200,000£170,000
2020£320,000£192,500£220,000£180,000
2021£335,000£139,250£225,500£195,000
2022£395,000£150,000£251,000£201,375
2023£391,000£147,000£255,250£200,000
2024£361,000£168,000£270,000£220,000
2025£398,500£125,000£270,000£235,795
2026£330,000£122,000£285,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£132£220£197
2017£270£278£235£189
2018£265£216£229£203
2019£269£211£256£220
2020£295£232£262£229
2021£295£222£281£229
2022£333£263£321£246
2023£347£254£319£263
2024£340£249£322£280
2025£342£232£348£282
2026£333£239£368£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hazel Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hazel Grove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK7 4RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK7 4RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202549, Torkington Road, Stockport, SK7 4RLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£475,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 5, Woodbury Park, 73, Torkington Road, Stockport, SK7 4RLFlatsLeasehold£242,000
25 Jul 20258, Sandringham Road, Stockport, SK7 4RNDetachedFreehold£397,000
06 Mar 202510, York Drive, Stockport, SK7 4RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£423,400
28 Nov 202528, Braemar Road, Stockport, SK7 4QGDetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the SK7 4RL postcode area, located within Hazel Grove East & South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK7 4RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTorkington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Simon's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHazel Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK7 4RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK7 4RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda Express34 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK7 6AFWalking 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 SK7 4RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wendy Meikle

Hazel Grove - 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
WardHazel GroveE05015024
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hazel Grove East & SouthE02001221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 035DE01005841
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK7 4RL

Is SK7 4RL (Hazel Grove East & South) safe?

The area around SK7 4RL records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SK7 4RL?

The median sale price around SK7 4RL in Hazel Grove East & South is £266,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 227 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK7 4RL?

There are 6 schools close to SK7 4RL, including Torkington Primary School (Good), St Simon's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hazel Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK7 4RL?

The closest station to SK7 4RL is Hazel Grove, about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK7 4RL?

SK7 4RL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,912 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK7 4RL (Hazel Grove East & South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK7 4RL is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wendy Meikle (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.