Living in SK8, Stockport
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK8 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 SK8
95 recorded home sales on the streets around central SK8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £88,071 to £1,270,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 HIGHFIELD ROAD, SK8 6EW | detached | £560,000 | 2026-06-29 |
| 59 WILLOW AVENUE, SK8 6BD | terraced | £88,071 | 2026-06-19 |
| 28 ETON DRIVE, SK8 3WA | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 27 SOUTH VIEW GARDENS SCHOOLS HILL, SK8 1PA | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| FLAT 27 SOUTH VIEW GARDENS SCHOOLS HILL, SK8 1PA | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 32 ETON DRIVE, SK8 3WA | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-05-27 |
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
67 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
41 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Cheadle Hulme School, Greenbank Preparatory School, Lady Barn House School, North West Hospital School, Progress Schools - Stockport, Stella Maris School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near SK8, 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 | 22.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central SK8 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stockport's figures.
Common questions about SK8
What is the average house price in SK8?
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 SK8?
Prices in Stockport are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SK8?
The median of 95 recorded sales around central SK8 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £88,071 to £1,270,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SK8?
67 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK8, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SK8?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK8 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SK8 at risk of flooding?
Central SK8 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 SK8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 6 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 SK8 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK8 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? SK8 or SK3, SK8 or M22, SK8 or SK7.
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