Millgate Stockport
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK1), about 110 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 38115351.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Stockport costs £2,619 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 73% to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stockport, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heaton Norris Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vernon Park Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2024 | MATALAN RETAIL LTD SK1 2LX | Other | £5,675,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 34 SK1 2LX | Detached | £170,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Stockport in 2026-27: Band D £2,619 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,746 | £2,037 | £2,328 | £2,619 | £3,201 | £3,783 | £4,365 | £5,238 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (67% of about 1,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Market and Underbanks (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE ARDEN ARMS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2-6 Churchgate, Town Centre, Stockport, SK1 1YA: up to 22 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 15-17 Bridge Street, Stockport, SK1 1XR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 32-36 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JE: up to 21 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- White Lion PH, 20-22 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1LW: up to 11 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Hopes Carr, Stockport: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Owl House, 59 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1NE: up to 10 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 87 Lower Hillgate, Stockport: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land off Orchard Street (Hopes Carr phase 3), Orchard Street, Stockport,: up to 14 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK1 2LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SK1 2HH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 39 m and 49 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK1 2HH | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| SK1 2LX | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stockport 4.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Heaton Chapel 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Davenport 291,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newbridge Lane Stockport | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stockport Interchange | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 3 New Bridge Lane Parking | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vernon Park Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Thomas Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Stockport Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 9 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* Asda Stockport Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heaton Norris Park 5.5 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Reddish Vale Country Park 207 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | St Thomas' Recreation Ground 7.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 670 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 220 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 150 m south-west. 77 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 150 m south-west |
| Gateway to Parish Church of St Mary and Fountain to Side | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-west |
| Staircase House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m west |
| Former Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south |
| Vernon Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tiviot Dale | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Crookilley Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Sykes Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bottom Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Peel Moat | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stockport: see them on the Stockport page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Banks Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Arms SK1 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Eat Good West Bistro SK1 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jester Games Store SK1 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Mermaid Cafe SK1 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Cafe O'Mara SK1 1EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Asda SK1 1UA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Compass @ Asda SK1 1UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Bakers Vaults SK1 1ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Stockport Provisions SK1 1ES | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| La Capilla SK1 1ES | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| RAD Burger MCR SK1 1TY | Mobile caterer | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boars Head SK1 1TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Cheekey Chai.co.uk SK1 1EW | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Cafe La Vida SK1 1UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Kambuja SK1 1EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Millgate · Corporation Street · St Mary's Gate · Shawcross Fold · King Street East · Newbridge Lane · Park Street · Turner Street · Lower Hillgate · Vernon Street · Harvey Street · Castle Yard
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.