Forbes Close, Stockport
House prices, sold prices and local information for SK1 4HG.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Forbes Close, Stockport have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £285,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £245,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on Forbes Close range from £185,000 to £285,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forbes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forbes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SK1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £245,000 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £255,000 | 18 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Forbes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 31 Jul 2026 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 18 Sep 2025 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 14 May 2021 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 6 Nov 2018 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 31 Aug 2018 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 1 Dec 2017 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forbes Close SK1 4HG | 9 Dec 2016 | £110,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Forbes Close | £185,000 (Aug 2018) → £285,000 (Jul 2026) | +54% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Forbes Close | £110,000 (Dec 2016) → £250,000 (Nov 2018) | +127% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forbes Close
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forbes Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forbes Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston Flood alert area
- River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop Flood alert area
- Rivers Goyt and Mersey at Stockport Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forbes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Lane Junior School 358 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Banks Lane Infant School 274 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Vernon Park Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport 149 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 101 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School 300 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fairway Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lisburne School 222 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Stockport station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Davenport station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Woodsmoor station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Henry Street (opp, Hall Street) 1 min walk
- Henry Street (nr, Hall Street) 1 min walk
- George Street East (nr, Turncroft Lane) 1 min walk
- George Street East (opp, Turncroft Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Manor Medical Practice
Offerton Health Centre, 10 Offerton Lane, Stockport · 0.3 mi - Vernon Park Surgery
30-32 Brinnington Road, Stockport · 0.8 mi - Bracondale Medical Centre
141 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport · 0.9 mi - Heaton Norris Medical Practice
Cheviot Close, Heaton Norris, Stockport · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hall Street · 0.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Stockport Stockport · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Newbridge Lane Stockport · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Stockport Retail Park Foodhall · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.1 mi
- Charles S Bullen Stomacare Ltd · 0.4 mi
- Offerton Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Offerton Health Centre · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 620 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,385 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Stockport with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Forbes Close
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Who lives around Forbes Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 87.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 39.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 9.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.4% | 37.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 49.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.6% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5% | 8.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Stockport.
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