Living in SK7, Stockport
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK7 in Stockport. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stockport: £314,495, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around SK7
97 recorded home sales on the streets around central SK7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £370,000 and a range from £141,120 to £1,450,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 PENRHYN CRESCENT, SK7 5NF | detached | £642,500 | 2026-06-08 |
| 2 HEXWORTH WALK, SK7 3DF | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 15 BICKERTON DRIVE, SK7 5QY | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| FLAT 10 GROSVENOR LODGE DORCHESTER ROAD, SK7 5HE | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 14 WARTON CLOSE, SK7 2NA | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 31 THURLESTONE DRIVE, SK7 5RD | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-04-21 |
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.
Schools nearby
55 schools within 3 miles , of which 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybrook Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Queensgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Vernon Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Hazel Grove High School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Bramhall High School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Pownall Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
41 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Hulme Hall Grammar School, Progress Schools - Stockport, Stockport Grammar School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SK7, 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 | 22.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central SK7 in 2026-06, most commonly public order.
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.
Common questions about SK7
What is the average house price in SK7?
The average sold price in Stockport is £314,495 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SK7?
Prices in Stockport are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SK7?
The median of 97 recorded sales around central SK7 in the last 2 years is £370,000, ranging from £141,120 to £1,450,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SK7?
55 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK7, and 79% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SK7?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK7 in 2026-06, most commonly public order (Police.uk).
Is SK7 at risk of flooding?
Central SK7 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 SK7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 79% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £370,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SK7 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was public order. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SK7 or SK2, SK7 or SK3, SK7 or SK12.
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