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About Portwood
Portwood is a suburb located in Greater Manchester, England, within the SK1 postcode area. It is situated close to the River Tame and is primarily a residential area. The suburb features a mix of housing styles, including traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. Portwood is conveniently located near the M60 motorway, providing easy access to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.
Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and individuals alike. The nearby Stockport town centre offers additional shopping and entertainment options, while public transport links are readily available, ensuring connectivity to other parts of Greater Manchester. Overall, Portwood serves as a functional residential area with essential services and good transport links.
School Ratings in Portwood
Families in Portwood have access to 302 local schools. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Portwood
Homes sell for an average of £264K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £175K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Portwood
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Portwood
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Portwood within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Portwood
There are 45 GP surgeries within three miles of Portwood, the nearest being Vernon Park Surgery (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Portwood
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Property Prices 2,214 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SK1 postcode area.
Household Income in Portwood ONS 2023
The average total household income in Portwood is approximately £37,350 a year before tax, 32% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £28,839. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £28,839.
Businesses in Portwood ONS 2025
There are approximately 925 active businesses based in Portwood, around 74 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 85% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 31 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Portwood IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Portwood experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Portwood 1 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Portwood are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Portwood
Of the 6,275 households in and around Portwood, 46% are owned, 28% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Portwood.