Stockport: population and statistics
Stockport has a population of 304,879 (2025) across 126.0 km², or 2,419 people per km². It ranks 58 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 304,879 residents
- 126.0 km²
- 2,419 people/km²
- 78 m
Stockport in numbers
Population of Stockport over time
Stockport had 288,210 residents in 2015 and 304,879 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 293,851 |
| 2021 | 295,268 |
| 2022 | 296,914 |
| 2023 | 299,373 |
| 2024 | 302,184 |
| 2025 | 304,879 |
All indicators for Stockport
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.7% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 106 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 134,340 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 50 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 41.7% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 68 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 8.4% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 126,648 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 40 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 83.8% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 16.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.3% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.4% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.3% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £317,913 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 134 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 88 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.1% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 46 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.8% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 14,175 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 53 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 46.5 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 150 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 12,470 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 52 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £39,318 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 156 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.8% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 230 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stockport | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 19.7% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 138 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Stockport ranks 8 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 8.4% in Stockport, compared with an average of 16.5% in North West and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,654 football pitches.
- 8.5 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Manchester, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Manchester (588,256 residents), 6 km away.
Business sectors: Stockport
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.1
- Construction11.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.0
- Real estate4.9% ×1.1
Where is Stockport?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stockport?
Stockport has 304,879 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Stockport?
Stockport covers 126.0 km², with a density of 2,419 people per km².
Is the population of Stockport growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stockport went from 288,210 to 304,879, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Stockport?
Stockport is in North West (region). Latitude 53.400, longitude −2.167.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Stockport?
In Stockport, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 8.4% (2026), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Stockport?
In Stockport, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 14,175 sites (2026), ranking 53 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Which local authorities border Stockport?
The nearest to Stockport are Manchester (5.8 km), Trafford (9.6 km), Tameside (11 km), Oldham (16 km), Salford (16 km).