Living in SK6, Stockport
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK6 in Stockport. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central SK6 sold at a median of £419,000 across 114 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Stockport are up 4.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 34 schools within about 3 miles, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of SK6 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Stockport pays £2,619 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
Figures gathered 16 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Stockport: £317,913, up 4.2% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider North West average is £221,445.
Check sold prices for a specific address in SK6 →
See where SK6 ranks across North West →
Council tax at Band D in Stockport: £2,619 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare SK6 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for SK6 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around SK6
114 recorded home sales on the streets around central SK6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £419,000 and a range from £145,000 to £1,325,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Manor Road, SK6 6PW | Detached | £825,000 | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 8 Wheelwright Close, SK6 6QD | Detached | £420,000 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 13 Bowden Lane, SK6 6LJ | Semi-detached | £573,000 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Clifton Drive, SK6 6PP | Detached | £725,000 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 49 Greenway, SK6 4HH | Semi-detached | £253,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Flaggwood Avenue, SK6 6HP | Detached | £435,000 | 12 Jun 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi away | 2.2 mi 2026/27 |
| Marple Hall School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi away | 1.7 mi 2026/27 |
| Romiley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | 2.37 mi 2026/27 |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi away | 3.28 mi 2026/27 |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi away | 3.67 mi 2026/27 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | 0.38 mi 2026/27 |
Schools in SK6 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | Primary | 0.38 mi | 2026/27 |
| Greave Primary School | Primary | 1.07 mi | 2026/27 |
| Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.25 mi | 2026/27 |
| Arden Primary School | Primary | 1.31 mi | 2026/27 |
| Marple Hall School | Secondary | 1.7 mi | 2026/27 |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | 2.2 mi | 2026/27 |
| Romiley Primary School | Primary | 2.37 mi | 2026/27 |
| Mellor Primary School | Primary | 2.69 mi | 2026/27 |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | 3.28 mi | 2026/27 |
| High Lane Primary School | Primary | 3.5 mi | 2026/27 |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3.67 mi | 2026/27 |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4.28 mi | 2026/27 |
| Bredbury Green Primary School | Primary | 7.73 mi | 2026/27 |
| Woodley Primary School | Primary | 21.0 mi | 2026/27 |
Will an address here get a place? How far Stockport schools admitted from, school by school →
24 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Brabyns Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SK6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 31.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How SK6 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 8.5 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of SK6 (E01005882, 1,279 residents in 2021, down 7.3% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 8.5 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93.9% | 95.4% | +1.5 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 0.8% | 1.0% | +0.2 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 13.5% | 15.9% | +2.4 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 27.3% | 32.4% | +5.1 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 43.1% | 51.6% | +8.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 81.0% | 87.5% | +6.5 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 96.4% | 97.5% | +1.1 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
Greater Manchester Police is publishing only a small part of its recorded crime to Police.uk at present, a handful of offences a month where other forces list hundreds. Any count here would make the area look far safer than it is, so none is shown.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Stockport's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
6 supermarkets, 6 pharmacies, 43 restaurants and cafés, 18 pubs, 1 hospital within a mile of central SK6, hospitals within three miles.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of SK6. The nearest, Marple Medical Practice, has 6,866 registered patients and 1,384 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Medical Practice | 0.8 mi | 6,866 | 1,384 |
| Chadsfield Medical Practice | 0.9 mi | 6,545 | 1,243 |
| Marple Bridge Surgery | 1.0 mi | 6,312 | 1,288 |
Nearest A&E: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, where 63.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust at 63.5%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Stockport pays £2,619 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.8% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Stockport, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,059 | +3.5% |
| 2022-23 | £2,142 | +4.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,235 | +4.3% |
| 2024-25 | £2,347 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,475 | +5.5% |
| 2026-27 | £2,619 | +5.8% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Stockport, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about SK6
What is the average house price in SK6?
The average sold price in Stockport is £317,913 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SK6?
Prices in Stockport are up 4.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SK6?
The median of 114 recorded sales around central SK6 in the last 2 years is £419,000, ranging from £145,000 to £1,325,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SK6?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK6, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is SK6 at risk of flooding?
Central SK6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SK6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £419,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SK6 safe?
Greater Manchester Police is publishing only a small part of its recorded crime to Police.uk at present, a handful of offences a month where other forces list hundreds. Any count here would make the area look far safer than it is, so none is shown.
Neighbouring districts
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