Hazel Grove area report

Highlights

Hazel Grove is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 7,591. The median property price is £298,750, with 276 sales in the past year. Detached properties median at £430,000, semi-detached at £299,000, terraced at £225,000, and flats at £145,000. Prices have risen 16.0 per cent over five years. The area scores well on deprivation indices; about 75 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Crime is low, with 1 recorded incident in May 2026. Broadband coverage is strong: 99.5 per cent have superfast connectivity and 87.7 per cent have gigabit-capable access. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 10.5 and particulate matter at 6.8 annual mean. Flood risk affects 6.6 per cent of the area. Council tax band D is £2,618.90. Planning is managed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, with 6 listed buildings and 16.4 per cent green belt coverage.

Data updated 2026/2025. Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Hazel Grove’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Greater Manchester, Hazel Grove ranks 9th cheapest of 10, 9th most affordable and 8th best for schools.

What does it cost?

• £298,750 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Hazel Grove have risen 16% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 294,776 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hazel Grove (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 8 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 8).

Schools

• 76% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 88% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/hazel grove.

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Nearby areas we cover: Stepping Hill, Fiveways, Great Moor.