Where is Stockport?
Stockport is one of the larger towns in Greater Manchester. It’s located to the southeast of the city, west of the Peak District and along the northern border of Cheshire. Stockport Town neighbours the villages of Bramhall and Cheadle, and is just a 15-minute drive from Manchester Airport.
Transport in Stockport
Stockport is one of Greater Manchester’s more accessible towns thanks to the fact that it benefits from a direct train link into Manchester Piccadilly and appears on the city’s Bee Network bus route. You can catch these buses from the Stockport Interchange on Swaine Street, a recently refurbished bus station with 19 stands and over 30 individual services. Bus travel is one of the most efficient ways to travel around Stockport, connecting the town centre to nearby Cheadle, Bredbury, Romiley, Manchester City Centre, and Manchester Airport.
Stockport also has its own train station with services running into the city, as well as Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe. From here, you can also catch a 15-minute train into the popular nearby town of Macclesfield, which is known for its museums, art galleries and eateries.
As for roads, Stockport has several junctions which you can use to access the M60, while the A6 will get you into Manchester city centre in under half an hour.
Shopping in Stockport
Stockport has been a market town since 1260, and its historic market has maintained its popularity over the centuries. You can find the popular indoor market on Churchgate, where traders sell everything from butcher’s meat to children’s toys.
Its winding cobblestone streets also offer a diverse selection of shops and restaurants, with the Merseyway Shopping Centre home to several high-street stores, including Waterstones, Primark and JD Sports.
Things to do in Stockport
Everything you need for day-to-day entertainment is on offer at Redrock, a leisure complex in the centre of the town. It hosts The Light cinema, a bowling alley, a gym, and several restaurants, and has its own car park too.
There are also a number of museums in Stockport, including Staircase House, a recreation of a 15th-century townhouse, the Stockport Air Raid Shelters, a network of sandstone tunnels left over from the Blitz, and the Hat Works museum.
The best places to buy new build homes in and around Stockport
You can find several new build homes within easy reach of Stockport, all within 15 minutes’ drive of the town centre. The following are some of the best places to explore.
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Hulme is a suburb with its own shopping centre as well as a vast green space in the form of Bramhall Park.
Cheadle Hulme is particularly popular amongst families thanks to its range of excellent schools and its child-friendly library.
The suburb also has its very own train station, with a regular train that connects commuters to Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport and Crewe.
If you’re in the market for excellently designed new builds near Stockport, you should consider exploring our development in Cheadle Hulme.
Bramhall
Bramhall is known for its charming village atmosphere, practical transport links and sprawling green spaces. For these reasons, it’s one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Stockport for families, commuters and lovers of the outdoors.
Bramhall is a charming village that also has its own train station, which is situated along the Stafford to Manchester line.
The village also has a couple of golf clubs as well as a wide selection of retail outlets at its Village Square.
A village with a storied and celebrated history, Bramhall is perhaps best known for Bramhall Hall - a Tudor manor house offering 70 acres of park and woodland.
Hazel Grove
Hazel Grove is connected to the centre of Stockport via several A roads, allowing those living in Hazel Grove to get to the town’s centre within 15 minutes.
You can also grab a train from Hazel Grove into Stockport, with the journey into Stockport taking only about 10 minutes.
This upmarket area is known for its homely tree-lined streets and lively community atmosphere, with plenty of local events and activities running throughout the year.
The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, thanks to its proximity to the Peak District, while its range of local parks, restaurants and shops provide a wealth of things to do for residents.
Considering living in Stockport?
With its proximity to Manchester’s city centre, its own lively town centre and its famous market, Stockport is a great place to call home.
Book an appointment today to explore some of the new builds we have available near Stockport.
