Stockport Area Guide
About Stockport
Once famed for manufacturing rope, silk and hats, this industrial town’s last hatting company closed in 1997, leaving some areas of Stockport in a state of deprivation. However, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council’s bold regeneration scheme – Future Stockport – has already started to transform the face of the area; making the most of Stockport’s illustrious history and its wealth of period properties. Indeed, the town’s famous viaduct, which was built in 1840 as part of the Manchester and Birmingham railway line, is still used to this day, and has become an icon for the area.
With a variety of cultural attractions, impressive amenities and a thriving town centre, it’s easy to see why so many people are happy to call Stockport home.
One of the country’s largest breweries is found in Stockport known as the Robinson’s Brewery, it was founded in 1849 and has remained a family run brewery since.
Stockport also has its own football club founded in 1883 known as Stockport County who play their games at Edgeley Park in the area of Edgeley.
There are many famous and well known people from Stockport, one of the most well-known people from the area is Fred Perry, a professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion.
Stockport Properties
There’s a lot of diversity in Stockport’s housing market; from cosy ‘two-up, two-down’ houses to sprawling detached homes.
As you might expect in a historic town, plenty of the properties have attractive period features. Several of the houses are traditional red-brick Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with many having two reception rooms downstairs and two bedrooms on the upper floor. However, some of the Victorian properties offer larger living dimensions for bigger families.
You’ll also find plenty of semi-detached homes in the area, which are popular with families, thanks to their more generously sized gardens and driveways. If you’ve got a bigger budget, then you’ll find some impressive properties in Bramhall and Davenport, offering plenty of living space and some imposing architectural features.
That’s not to say modern properties aren’t well represented. Some of the country’s best developers have been busy in the area, creating stylish modern apartments and modern suburban homes for those who prefer contemporary living.
Stockport Ameninties and Things to Do
The town centre is well stocked with popular high street stores, and Redrock Stockport, the area’s latest leisure development, boasts a new 10-screen cinema, restaurants, a gym, a public open space and more. With further improvements due to be made as part of the town’s regeneration efforts, Stockport is definitely a place to consider moving to.
“Stockport Viaduct” by G-Man is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from original
“Marché aux” by is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from original
There’s plenty to do in Stockport, with something on offer for people of all ages. If you’re into history and culture, the museums are likely to appeal, with the Stockport Museum, the Hatworks Museum and the Arvo Heritage Museum all close by. There are also some fascinating historic sites to explore, such as the Air Raid Shelters, Staircase House (which dates back hundreds of years) and the Old Town Dungeon and Court House.
As for evening entertainment; you’ll find several highly regarded theatres and cinemas in the area, not to mention many restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes to choose from.
If you’re into fitness, then you’ll be pleased to know that the Grand Central Leisure Centre has been approved for a £2.8million refurbishment, making improvements to its Olympic-sized pool and gym facilities. Alternatively, get in the car and head out to the beautiful Peak District National Park, which is just half an hour’s drive away, or catch the train to Manchester, which takes just a few minutes.
Stockport Train Station
When it comes to transport, Stockport is very well connected. You can reach Manchester in under ten minutes, Warrington in just over half an hour and Liverpool in just over an hour. Even London isn’t too far away, with trains to Euston station taking two hours. Manchester’s airport is five miles from Stockport, which is useful for holiday-makers.
“Stockport Interchange and Stockport Viaduct” by Gerald England is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / Cropped from original
Stockport Bus Station
Stockport bus station in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is a bus terminus for approximately sixty-five bus services in the Greater Manchester area. It opened in 1981, having formerly been a car park, and is adjacent to the headquarters of Stagecoach Manchester.
Before it opened, most bus services in the area terminated at Mersey Square in Stockport. It is just off the A6, next to Stockport Viaduct and near Stockport railway station. The station has 24 stands with another two stops on Wellington Road and Mersey Square. There are plans to demolish the bus station and build a new a £42 million transport interchange on the existing site with a connection to the adjacent train station.
Stockport Schools
A good number of primary and secondary schools are located in the area and Many of these were awarded ‘good’ at their most recent Ofsted inspection, with some (like Ladybrook, Stockport School and Great Moor Infant School) being rated ‘Outstanding’.
Stockport Technical School is the main public secondary school within the area.
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