Town Street

Stockport, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Low Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

69
Liveability Score
Top 4% in StockportTop 1% nationally
High confidence Based on 30 transactions, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Town Street is located in Stockport, near Marple Bridge. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), hairdresser (2), and clothes (1). The closest is Village Bride (clothes, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Marple Bridge) is 166m away. The median property price is £210,500, though prices have fallen 40% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 185m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (50)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (45)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£210,500
Median Price
30
Transactions (2014–2025)
-39.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

See properties available on this street

We don't list properties ourselves. Search Town Street in Stockport on these portals:

View on Rightmove → View on Zoopla → View on OnTheMarket →

Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.

Nearby Amenities

Village Bride12m (0.1 min walk)
Dutsons21m (0.3 min walk)
Libbys Bread & Wine31m (0.4 min walk)
Soap Hairdressing40m (0.5 min walk)
FOLD Bistro & Bottle Shop45m (0.6 min walk)
Well Pharmacy74m (0.9 min walk)
The Bridge Dental Care75m (0.9 min walk)
Marple Bridge Surgery81m (1 min walk)
Sherlocks Gentlemen84m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Town Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (1)

All libraries in Stockport →

parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

All schools in Stockport →

Transport Links

Marple Bridge bus_stop166m
Marple Station bus_stop241m
Marple Rail Station rail_station252m
St Mary's School bus_stop292m

Similar Streets

Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

Data updated: