What is the most affluent area of Stockport?
Bramhall is home to some of the boroughs biggest and best homes. From modern mansions to countryside estates, Bramhall takes affluent living to a high level. Manchester City FC star Phil Foden recently moved to the area and it is the former home of Manchester United legend George Best.
What is Stockport famous for?
Stockport is well known for its historical buildings, vibrant market and Strawberry Studios which was home to some of the most famous musicians Manchester has created, including Joy Division, The Smiths and The Stone Roses. The architecture is something to behold, there are several spectacular historical buildings including The Plaza, St.Peter’s Church and Stockport Viaduct. The busy market in the town centre serves up a whole host of different vendors offering a wide variety of products from food and drink to arts and crafts.
What are the best parts of Stockport to live in?
The surrounding villages in Stockport are great residential options but which one should you choose? Here’s our picks for the best areas to live in Stockport…
Bramhall
Bramhall is certainly one of the more expensive areas on the list but these prices come with good reason. The quality of living is certainly very high in Bramhall. There is an abundance of high quality amenities, including trendy bars, restaurants and shops. The leafy village has fantastic green spaces with Happy Valley nature reserve right on the doorstep.
The majority of residents are families who flock to the village's high-quality homes, majority of which are detached, in search of an up-market village to call home.
The Heatons
The Heatons is an area that thrives on its quiet village feel and its community spirit. With picturesque outdoor spaces, highly regarded schools and sizable housing, this is another popular area with families. Living in The Heatons, you are within walking distance of some great places to eat and drink so you’ll never be short of evenings out. The town centre of Stockport and city centre of Manchester are easily accessed through the area's tram system so it is great for commuters.
Houses for sale in the Heatons present more affordable prices with the average property selling for £367,410*.
Bredbury
Bredbury is another quiet, leafy village to add to the list. It features on this list as a great residential area thanks to easy connections to local amenities, health care, schools and transport connections to Stockport and Manchester. This is a popular area with both families and commuters as a result. Manchester city centre can be accessed easily for the commuters and for families the choice of schools is excellent. The nearby Lisburne School and Castle Hill school are just two of many schools in the area that received an ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
This is one of the cheaper areas on the list as well with houses for sale in Bredbury, the majority of which being semi-detached, selling for an average of £235,376*.
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle is a trendy neighbourhood that is popular amongst young professionals thanks to its transport connections and selection of amenities. Nice, independent places to eat and drink aren’t hard to come across in Cheadle Hulme which makes it great for evenings out with friends and then in the day commuting into the centre of Manchester couldn’t be easier. You can be in the heart of the city in half an hour via Cheadle Hulme train station.
Houses in the area are majority semi-detached and sell for an average of £367,984*.
Marple
Marple and Marple bridge are great areas for anyone who is after access to the great outdoors. There’s so many different outdoor areas to explore including Brabyns Park, the River Goyt, the Roman Lakes and the Marple Aqueduct. You’ll never be short of a place to go for a weekend walk and you’ll still remain well connected to Stockport and Manchester if you ever fancy putting life in the slow lane on pause and heading into the city.
House prices in Marple hover around the national average with £368,462* being the average for the area. The area is popular amongst families and young professionals alike that are looking for a quiet area to settle down in with good transport links and amenities.
