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Stockport SK7 2 area guide

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Is Stockport SK7 2 a good place to live?

In Stockport (SK7 2), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £543,379 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Stockport SK7 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK7 2 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (36 of 3,260) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)

1995: £100,130 (109 sales)1996: £103,008 (165 sales)1997: £119,792 (153 sales)1998: £129,810 (137 sales)1999: £145,922 (191 sales)2000: £149,408 (157 sales)2001: £180,859 (139 sales)2002: £195,355 (181 sales)2003: £247,573 (140 sales)2004: £274,525 (126 sales)2005: £275,802 (97 sales)2006: £328,308 (167 sales)2007: £337,489 (133 sales)2008: £344,035 (70 sales)2009: £377,282 (95 sales)2010: £322,305 (84 sales)2011: £325,367 (89 sales)2012: £354,849 (88 sales)2013: £333,604 (93 sales)2014: £553,150 (125 sales)2015: £344,952 (133 sales)2016: £395,387 (118 sales)2017: £529,357 (109 sales)2018: £472,473 (115 sales)2019: £405,783 (116 sales)2020: £513,906 (114 sales)2021: £453,751 (153 sales)2022: £536,069 (102 sales)2023: £530,725 (117 sales)2024: £543,379 (131 sales)2025: £580,538 (121 sales)2026: £494,317 (30 sales) 2026: £494,317 (30 sales) — part year so far £580,538 £100,130 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SK7 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
24%
Households with children
30%
Households
5,657

Owned 89% · Social rent 3% · Private rent 8%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SK7 2.

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Stockport SK7 2: frequently asked questions

Is Stockport SK7 2 a good place to live?

In Stockport (SK7 2), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £543,379 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Stockport SK7 2?

Recorded crime in Stockport SK7 2 runs at 5.7 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stockport SK7 2 safe?

Crime in Stockport SK7 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stockport SK7 2 runs at 5.7 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stockport SK7 2?

Homes in Stockport SK7 2 sell for around £543,379 on average, based on 131 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stockport SK7 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK7 2 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (36 of 3,260) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stockport SK7 2?

There are 3 schools in Stockport SK7 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Stockport SK7 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Stockport SK7 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Stockport SK7 2 a deprived area?

Stockport SK7 2 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).