Postcode insights

SK7 6LZ

Buxton Road

Marple South & High Lane

Interactive map showing SK7 6LZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK7 6LZ

Overview

Postcode SK7 6LZ 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 High Lane area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Devonshire Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

High Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

High Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in High Lane is £51,658 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from SK7 6LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

High Lane near SK7 6LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Middlewood located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK7 6LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Middlewood

South Yorkshire Supertram

Walking directions to Middlewood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK7 6LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDevonshire ParkSmallWalking directions to Devonshire Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
1,865 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.83(-12%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.93(-63%)
Public order
5.7(-44%)
Vehicle crime
5.7(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
91.7%
Irish
8
2.77%
Other White
7
2.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.38%
African
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
38.3%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.47%
No qualifications
31
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
49.12%
Owns with a mortgage
47
41.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.02%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK7 6LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK7 6LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025150, Buxton Road, Stockport, SK7 6ANDetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Mar 202557, Cherry Tree Drive, Stockport, SK7 6ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£286,000
20 Mar 202591, Chatsworth Road, Stockport, SK7 6BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£326,500
19 Mar 20254, Cranleigh Drive, Stockport, SK7 6ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
03 Nov 20259, Capesthorne Close, Stockport, SK7 6BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£458,000

Schools

In the SK7 6LZ postcode area, located within High Lane, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK7 6LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableNorbury Court SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryTorkington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryNorbury Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK7 6LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK7 6LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressAshbourne Road, Stockport, SK7 6DTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 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 6LZ, 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)High LaneE02001224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 038AE01005842
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SK7 6LZ

Is SK7 6LZ (High Lane) safe?

The area around SK7 6LZ records about 44 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK7 6LZ?

The median sale price around SK7 6LZ in High Lane is £355,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK7 6LZ?

There are 3 schools close to SK7 6LZ, including Norbury Court School (Good), Torkington Primary School (Good) and Norbury Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK7 6LZ?

The closest station to SK7 6LZ is Middlewood, about 1,580 m away, serving the South Yorkshire Supertram line.

How deprived is the area around SK7 6LZ?

SK7 6LZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,524 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK7 6LZ (High Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove covering SK7 6LZ is Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic Warner (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.