Stockport is a large thriving town only 7 miles south of Manchester City Centre.

There are various villages within the borough of Stockport including Reddish, the 4 Heatons, Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Woodford and Bredbury.

In addition to a fairly buoyant rental market in the town centre with apartments for rent & houses for rent, there are also various new developments in the villages including the Lauren Court development in Bredbury.

The rental cost of houses for rent & apartments for rent in Stockport varies greatly depending on the area. For example, it is possible to find 2bed apartments for rent in Lauren Court, Bredbury for £525 per month and 2bed apartments for rent in Wellington Mill in the town centre for £425 per month.

Stockport's principal commercial district is located in the town centre, with branches of most high-street stores to be found in the Merseyway Shopping Centre or The Peel Centre. Grand Central Leisure boasts an Olympic sized swimming pool, a ten-screen cinema, bars, a bowling alley, health complex, and several restaurants. As Stockport is located only seven miles from Manchester city centre, it is convenient for commuters and shoppers.

Stockports Edgeley Park stadium is home to Stockport County F.C and Sale Sharks Rugby Union F.C.

Useless facts;

Stockport viaduct is arguably the largest brick built structure in Europe.

Through the last 3 Olympic Games, swimmers from Stockport Metro swimming club have claimed 50% of British swimming's medal haul.

There are currently no properties available in the area.