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 301 local schools. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Portwood

Homes sell for an average of £313K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £167K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Portwood

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other crime is the leading concern across Portwood, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Portwood

Broadband services in Portwood range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,038 sales

Average Price £313K
£215 — £93.4M
Detached £234K 16
Semi £201K 530
Terraced £167K 922
Flat £110K 327

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

179 Primary
36 Secondary
86 Other
Vernon Park Primary School Primary 0.1 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.6 miles St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Primary Requires Improvement 0.6 miles Banks Lane Infant School Primary Good 0.7 miles Banks Lane Junior School Primary Good 0.7 miles St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.7 miles St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington Primary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College Good 0.7 miles St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Moat House Outstanding 1 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
3/10
4,810 Children (0-15) 19%
16,772 Working Age 67%
4,601 Older (60+) 19%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 51.1% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 30.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Portwood 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

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.

3 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Davenport Train Station 1.5 miles
Brinnington Train Station 1.5 miles
Bredbury Train Station 1.7 miles
Woodsmoor Train Station 1.7 miles
Heaton Chapel Train Station 1.8 miles
Reddish South Train Station 1.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stockport 0.6 miles Shaw Heath 0.9 miles Little Moor 0.9 miles Lower Bredbury 0.9 miles Arden Park 0.9 miles Heaton Norris 1.2 miles Heaviley 1.2 miles Foggbrook 1.4 miles Bredbury 1.4 miles Edgeley 1.4 miles Cale Green 1.4 miles Great Moor 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Stockport
Ward Brinnington and Central
Constituency Stockport
Parish Stockport, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in SK1 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Grove 1 Adcroft Street 2 Adlington Walk 1 Albert Terrace 1 Ardern Grove 2 Atkinson Street 1 Avenue Street 1 Bailey Road 1 Bamford Street 1 Banbury Street 1 Banks Lane 2 Barnsley Street 1 Bateson Street 1 Betnor Avenue 1 Bideford Road 1 Bishop Street 1 Borron Street 2 Bramwell Street 1 Bridge Street 2 Bridge Street Brow 2 Bridgefield Street 4 Brinnington Road 1 Brookfield Avenue 2 Brookfield Close 1 Brooks Street 4 Brownwood Avenue 1 Brundrett Street 1 Bullock Street 2 Caistor Street 2 Canal Street 1

Postcodes in SK1 50 shown View all postcodes

SK1 1AL SK1 1AP SK1 1AQ SK1 1AR SK1 1DA SK1 1DH SK1 1DL SK1 1DS SK1 1DU SK1 1DY SK1 1EB SK1 1ED SK1 1EF SK1 1EG SK1 1EH SK1 1EJ SK1 1EL SK1 1EN SK1 1ES SK1 1EU SK1 1EW SK1 1EZ SK1 1FE SK1 1HD SK1 1HE SK1 1HF SK1 1HG SK1 1HH SK1 1HL SK1 1JE SK1 1JF SK1 1JJ SK1 1JP SK1 1JQ SK1 1JT SK1 1JY SK1 1JZ SK1 1LA SK1 1LF SK1 1LH SK1 1LL SK1 1LN SK1 1LW SK1 1LZ SK1 1NA SK1 1NB SK1 1NE SK1 1NF SK1 1NP SK1 1NT