New Homes in Stockport

A large North West town in Greater Manchester, Stockport lies around six miles south east of Manchester city centre. With easy access to parts of Cheshire and the beautiful Peak District, houses in Stockport are also close to Salford, Stalybridge and Stretford, with Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge around half an hour’s drive south.

From shops, bars and restaurants in town, to local open spaces like Reddish Vale, Bramall Hall and Vernon Park, you can catch a train into Manchester in less than 10 minutes. This makes developments near Stockport hugely popular, so take a look at what’s happening in the area below. 

What is life like in Stockport?

Whether you’re more interested in the bright city lights one direction or the stunning natural scenery the other, buying a house in Stockport puts you in the perfect position to enjoy the best of both worlds. We’re here to help you get the very best out of your next property purchase too.

What is there to see and do in Stockport?

With Manchester and all its historical, cultural and leisure attractions right on your doorstep, you can enjoy polar opposite landscapes with a short trip in the other direction. The Peak District is a spectacular place to spend long days walking and cycling, with highlights including Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Ladybower Reservoir and Dovedale. 

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in the centre of town too, where you’ll find Stockport Museum, the town hall and the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Go for a stroll along the River Goyt through Vernon Park and Woodbank Park, head north of the centre to explore Reddish Vale Country Park and don’t miss places like Bramall Hall and the Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre. 

What is education like in Stockport?

There are some excellent options in and around the centre of Stockport, including the centrally located St Winifred’s Roman Catholic Primary School. Found on Didsbury Road just to the west of the town centre, the school is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. The same goes for Gatley Primary another couple of miles west and Tithe Barn Primary in the Heaton Mersey area. 

For older children, top secondary options include the independent Stockport Grammar and Stockport School, which is classed as good by Ofsted. Cheadle Hulme School meanwhile is an outstanding option a few miles south of the town centre and often regarded as the best secondary school in the borough. 

How are the Stockport transport links? 

Stockport benefits from excellent transport links, offering speedy connections to Manchester by road, rail and bus. Trains to Birmingham take little more than an hour with London only two hours away, while the town is ideally placed for the M60 ring road which circles around Manchester. You can also take advantage of Stockport’s proximity to Manchester Airport for holidays abroad and business travel. 

What is the Stockport property scene like?

The Stockport property market has seen plenty of investment in recent years, including from buy-to-let investors and property developers providing the town with some exciting new homes. Indeed, the town has seen the fastest growing house prices in the North in recent years, placing it amongst the best places to buy in the UK. 

Whether you want to live in the centre of Stockport in a compact apartment, or just outside town in a 3 or 4 bedroom new build home on the edge of Hyde which offers wonderful access to the Peak District, don’t miss offers like our Part Exchange scheme where we could act as your guaranteed buyer and remove the need to pay any estate agent fees when selling your existing home.

Ready to make your next move in Stockport but unsure where to begin? Take a look at our North West property buying guide for help with your search. 

New Homes Offers & Schemes in Stockport

At Barratt Homes, we offer modern housing to cater for all lifestyles. We want you to enjoy your homebuying journey, which is why we offer a wide range of schemes.

Whatever your unique situation, we support you every step of the way. Get in touch today and become a homeowner with us.