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SK5

STOCKPORT

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK5 is the postcode district for STOCKPORT, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £227,862
1yr change ▲ 2.3%
Crime 14% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£227,862

▲ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

92.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

14% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

383 Mbps

Property Prices in SK5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK5 is £227,862, which is 27% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in SK5 cost 20.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SK5 have risen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £335,179 56
Semi-detached £239,760 472
Terraced £193,895 563
Flat £144,918 116
All types £227,862 1257

5-Year Price History

£217K £224K £231K £238K £244K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SK5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 92.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK5 has a crime rate 14% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
20.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SK5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK5 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Reddish Vale Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Abingdon Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Primary Requires improvement mi
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

3

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK5 are 383.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK5 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SK5 — STOCKPORT

Area Summary

SK5 (STOCKPORT) offers affordable property prices (£227,862, 21% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (383 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SK5 STOCKPORT

What is the average house price in SK5 STOCKPORT?
The average house price in SK5 (STOCKPORT) is £227,862, based on 1257 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.3% over the past year.
Is SK5 STOCKPORT a safe area to live?
Crime in SK5 is close to the national average at 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SK5 STOCKPORT?
The population of SK5 (STOCKPORT) is approximately 303,929 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SK5?
The average broadband download speed in SK5 is 383 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SK5 STOCKPORT?
There are 14 schools in or near SK5. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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