Rushton Close Marple, Stockport
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK6), about 30 m long. USRN 38102648.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Stockport costs £2,619 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rose Hill Marple, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, and Memorial Park (4.8 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 179 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marple Cottage Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £142,400 | £142,400 | £142,400 |
| 2002 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,750 | £59,750 | £59,750 |
| 1996 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2015 | 3 SK6 7LT | Detached | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Feb 2013 | 6 SK6 7LT | Semi-detached | £142,400 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2002 | 5 SK6 7LT | Flat or maisonette | £83,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 2 SK6 7LT | Semi-detached | £59,750 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 1996 | 7 SK6 7LT | Semi-detached | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 1,500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Goyt Mill: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (510 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 175 m and 179 m above sea level (178 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK6 7LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK6 7LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rose Hill Marple 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Marple 326,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Strines 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All Saints Church Marple | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | High Lane Park Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest BE.EV Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 15.2 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marple Cottage Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Care | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Stepping Hill Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | New Mills Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Disley, Disley | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,300 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Memorial Park 4.8 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | Seven Stiles Allotments 7,100 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oldknow's Limekilns, including Canal Wagonway, Marple, a scheduled monument, 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldknow's Limekilns, including Canal Wagonway, Marple | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Bridge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Barlow Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Marple Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Windybottom Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Marple Dale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mellor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will's Pizza SK6 7LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taylor Shaw @ All Saints C Of E Primary School SK6 7BQ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Marple & Mellor Conservative Club SK6 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Marple Methodist Community Cafe SK6 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Ring O Bells SK6 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Goyt Fish Bar SK6 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Carver Theatre SK6 7AX | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| DORO ITALIANO RESTAURANT & BAR SK6 7AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Doro Italiano SK6 7AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-op Marple Church Street SK6 7AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Holbens Health Club SK6 7HX | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tumble Jacks SK6 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Lotties Lunchables | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Ridge Climbing Centre | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Skavend SK6 7HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waterside Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 10 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
Church Lane · Stirling Avenue · Rushton Drive · Parsonage Gardens · Waterside Avenue · The Ridge · Eccles Bridge Road · Ecclesbridge Road · Waterside · Chapel Houses · West Towers Mews · Goyt Avenue
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.