Postcode sector · SK8 2

Stockport SK8 2 area guide

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Is Stockport SK8 2 a good place to live?

In Stockport (SK8 2), homes sell for around £330,694 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Stockport SK8 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK8 2 is rated high. Around 24.7% of properties (1,000 of 4,052) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 375 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: £49,599 (104 sales)1996: £51,795 (113 sales)1997: £54,276 (152 sales)1998: £63,786 (166 sales)1999: £71,518 (194 sales)2000: £77,529 (176 sales)2001: £85,613 (153 sales)2002: £99,686 (181 sales)2003: £124,925 (165 sales)2004: £148,863 (175 sales)2005: £148,685 (151 sales)2006: £156,141 (180 sales)2007: £160,517 (160 sales)2008: £159,813 (79 sales)2009: £144,236 (84 sales)2010: £148,774 (80 sales)2011: £150,066 (73 sales)2012: £153,425 (86 sales)2013: £172,900 (117 sales)2014: £202,736 (153 sales)2015: £179,616 (150 sales)2016: £223,514 (140 sales)2017: £221,617 (219 sales)2018: £244,325 (196 sales)2019: £408,222 (156 sales)2020: £273,683 (139 sales)2021: £281,091 (190 sales)2022: £332,907 (119 sales)2023: £309,957 (119 sales)2024: £330,694 (121 sales)2025: £306,560 (169 sales)2026: £318,570 (50 sales) 2026: £318,570 (50 sales) — part year so far £408,222 £49,599 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SK8 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
33%
Households with children
29%
Households
5,482

Owned 70% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SK8 2.

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Stockport SK8 2: frequently asked questions

Is Stockport SK8 2 a good place to live?

In Stockport (SK8 2), homes sell for around £330,694 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Stockport SK8 2?

Homes in Stockport SK8 2 sell for around £330,694 on average, based on 121 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stockport SK8 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stockport SK8 2 is rated high. Around 24.7% of properties (1,000 of 4,052) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 375 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stockport SK8 2?

There are 2 schools in Stockport SK8 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Stockport SK8 2 a deprived area?

Stockport SK8 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).