Cost of Living in SK1
Stockport
SK1 at a glance
Postcode district (SK1)£191k
Median home price
913
Sales (last 5y)
-32%
vs national median
£144
Est. council tax / mo
2.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SK1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SK1
Postcode district (SK1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £286,000 | 5 | −£124k |
| Semi-detached | £226,500 | 264 | −£34k |
| Terraced | £190,000 | 473 | −£28k |
| Flat | £146,000 | 403 | −£86k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SK1
Band C
Estimated band
£1,733
Estimated annual cost
£144
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SK1)SK1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 2.9 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 14 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 32% less than the national median.