Adswood
Stockport 026 · 4 sub-areas · 7,163 residents
Stockport 026 is a residential area within Stockport, home to around 7,163 people and notably affordable by Greater Manchester standards. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,010 a month — well below the UK national average for a 2-bed. The standout here is a large social housing presence and one of the lowest crime rates you'll find anywhere in the country.
Adswood is a commuter neighbourhood within Stockport — train into Manchester runs in around 27 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Adswood?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,091 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Adswood in Stockport
Living in Adswood
This part of Stockport sits at the quieter, more settled end of the borough's housing spectrum. It's predominantly residential, with a strong community feel shaped by its unusually high proportion of social rented homes — nearly two in five households rent from a social landlord, which is well above the Stockport norm and gives the area a more stable, long-term resident character than many comparable suburbs.
Rents here are genuinely low by regional standards. A two-bed comes in at around £1,010 a month, noticeably below the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size property. That affordability extends to buying: the median sale price is just over £273,000, and the average renter can save a deposit in around four years — a figure that compares well with most Greater Manchester neighbourhoods closer to the city centre.
The population skews younger than you might expect from a largely owner-occupied and social-rented area. Just under a third of residents are under 18, pointing to a significant number of family households. Couples with children make up roughly one in five households, and single-person households account for around 28%. It's a mixed picture — families, older settled residents, and younger adults living alone — rather than a single defining demographic.
For getting around, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — with public transport putting Manchester city centre around 26 minutes away. That's a competitive commute time for this price level. The majority of residents drive, with just 8% using public transport for their main journey to work, while a quarter work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Stockport 026 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area with very low crime and genuinely affordable rents. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is below the national average, and the area has a higher-than-typical share of social housing. For families or renters prioritising safety and value over urban buzz, it's a solid option within Greater Manchester.
- What is the rent in Stockport 026?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £792 a month, a two-bed around £1,010, and a three-bed around £1,233. These are estimates based on scaled local sale-price data. Rents rose roughly 5% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,619 a year.
- Is Stockport 026 safe?
- Very. The crime rate is around 3.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — a fraction of the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the lowest crime rates you'll find in Greater Manchester and places the neighbourhood among the safest residential areas in the country.
- What's the commute from Stockport 026 to Manchester city centre?
- Around 26 minutes by public transport from the nearest mainline rail station, which is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, and a quarter work from home. There's no tram or metro service within easy reach.
- Who lives in Stockport 026?
- A mix of families, older settled residents, and single-person households. Nearly two in five households are in social rented accommodation, which is well above average. Around 28% of the population is under 18, reflecting a significant family presence. About 87% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Stockport 026?
- There are 79 schools within typical catchment distance, giving plenty of choice. Around 29% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.3 km away, so it's worth checking individual catchment boundaries carefully before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in Stockport 026?
- The median sale price is just over £273,000, and a typical renter can save a deposit in around four years — competitive by Greater Manchester standards. It's more accessible than many suburbs closer to Manchester city centre, particularly for first-time buyers priced out of inner areas.