Stockport SK6 area guide
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Is Stockport SK6 a good place to live?
In Stockport (SK6), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £342,259 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (9 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 99% below average
- B Schools82% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£342,259
Population
55,601
Recorded crime
2.4
Schools
22
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stockport SK6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK6 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (437 of 27,270) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SK6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (210 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SK6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 24,149
Owned 78% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SK6.
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Stockport SK6: frequently asked questions
Is Stockport SK6 a good place to live?
In Stockport (SK6), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £342,259 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (9 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stockport SK6?
Recorded crime in Stockport SK6 runs at 2.4 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stockport SK6 safe?
Crime in Stockport SK6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stockport SK6 runs at 2.4 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stockport SK6?
Homes in Stockport SK6 sell for around £342,259 on average, based on 831 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stockport SK6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK6 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (437 of 27,270) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 164 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stockport SK6?
There are 22 schools in Stockport SK6 (14 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stockport SK6 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Stockport SK6, 9 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stockport SK6 a deprived area?
Stockport SK6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).