Sandy Lane is a street located in the town of Stockport. It uses the postcode SK5 7NZ. The street has a length of approximately 380 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Stockport is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Stockport District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 38100296 and 38102236 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 158.46 miles North West from central London., 5.36 miles South East from Manchester, 28.83 miles West from Sheffield and 34.14 miles East from Liverpool.
SANDY LANE is within the Post Town of STOCKPORT
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Map of Sandy Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001193 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Sandy Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Stockport Address: Regent House, Heaton Ln, Stockport, SK4 1BS Telephone: 0871 559 1890 Visit Hotel Page |
0.73 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Stockport Central Address: Churchgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.77 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express - Stockport Address: 11 Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.89 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Stockport South Address: 73 Buxton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.68 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Manchester Didsbury Address: Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 5PG Telephone: 0871 984 6162 Visit Hotel Page |
2.52 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Sandy Lane
UPRN: 100011518812
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518813
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100011518815
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518816
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518819
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518820
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518821
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518822
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518823
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518824
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518826
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011518827
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £61,000 | £61,000 | £61,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| WPF Properties Ltd | Unit 6 Hammond Court Hammond Avenue, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK4 1PQ | |
| Edward Mellor Ltd | 1 St. Petersgate Stockport SK1 1EB | Visit Website |
| Great Apartments | 40 Newbridge Lane, Stockport,SK1 2NA | Visit Website |
| Abode Property Management (NW) Ltd | Suite B 7th Floor, Beckwith House, 1-13 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AF | |
| Abode Property Management (NW) Ltd | Suite B, 7th Floor, Beckwith House 1-3 Wellington Road Stockport SK4 1AF |
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Location Details
| Sandy Lane | |
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| Latitude | 53.420154 |
| Longitude | -2.159451 |
| OS Easting (X): | 389404 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 391524 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ894915 |
Known Residential Addresses for Sandy Lane
- 40
- 38A
- 66
- 72
- 46
Roads that have a Junction with Sandy Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Coronation Street | junction |
| Jersey Road | junction |
| Bankfield Street | junction |
| Manvers Street | pseudo node |
| Walmsley Street | junction |
| Clarendon Street | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (10.02 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.8°C (83.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00029961 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 39.94 |
| Area Population | 1489.00 |
| Male Population | 740.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 749.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 52 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01005915 |
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| LSOA Name: | Stockport 007B |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001193 |
| MSOA Name: | Stockport 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Reddish |
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| Manchester Road, Stockport, SK4 1TN |
| 0161 914 8272 |
| Distance: 0.15 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Reddish |
| Tesco Stockport Extra |
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| Tiviot Way, Portwood, Stockport, SK1 2BT |
| 0345 677 9826 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stockport Extra |
| Asda Stockport Belmont |
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| Hamilton Square, Belmont Shopping Centre, Stockport, SK4 1JG |
| 0161 227 5000 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Stockport Belmont |
| Sainsburys Stockport |
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| Warren Street, Stockport, England, SK1 1UB |
| 0161 477 9487 |
| Distance: 0.49 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Stockport |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0161 - Manchester |
| Area Code: 01663 - New Mills |
| Area Code: 01457 - Glossop |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.8 | 8.3 | >=30 | Y | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Stockport |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester &SK1 3XE |
| Send email |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Denton and Reddish |
| The Member of Parliament is Navendu Mishra |
| Details for the MP Navendu Mishra on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Navendu Mishra on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Navendu Mishra won with a majority of 15,270 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 76,632 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Reddish South Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Arden Primary School
Address: Arden Primary School, Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 2EX
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01614302675
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Foliage Road, Brinnington, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 8AR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01614304601
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Broomfield Drive, South Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7DR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01614804736
Banks Lane Junior School
Address: Banks Lane Junior School, Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4PR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01614802330
Banks Lane Infant School
Address: Banks Lane Infant School, Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4PR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01614809252
Abingdon Primary School
Address: Abingdon Primary School, Abingdon Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7ET
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01614804531
Vale View Primary School
Address: Vale View Primary School, Mill Lane, North Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6TP
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01612210118
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
Address: St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington, Brinnington Rise, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 8AA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01614805403
St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Elisabeth's Church of England Primary School, St Elisabeth's Way, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BL
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
St George's Church of England Primary School
Address: St George's Church of England Primary School, Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01614808657
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport, Roman Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1RF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01614805319
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish
Address: St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Reddish, Higginson Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01614325689
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School, Etchells Street, St Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EF
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Address: St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport, Marriott Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3PJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01614804742
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport, Churchill Street, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1ND
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01615108000
Cale Green Primary School
Address: Cale Green Primary School, Shaw Road South, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8JG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01614802715
Vernon Park Primary School
Address: Vernon Park Primary School, Peak Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2NF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01614804378
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Old Chapel Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HX
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01614805345
Broadstone Hall Primary School
Address: Broadstone Hall Primary School, Broadstone Hall Road South, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 5JD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01614321916
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Bowdon Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9EA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01614747110
Whitehill Primary School
Address: Whitehill Primary School, Whitehill Street West, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1PB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01614802142
Lark Hill Primary School
Address: Lark Hill Primary School, Northgate Road, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9PH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01614806295
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Address: St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel, Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4QG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01614326809
Norris Bank Primary School
Address: Norris Bank Primary School, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2NF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01614323944
Chapel Street Community Primary School
Address: Chapel Street Community Primary School, Chapel Street, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3GH
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01612241269
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Broom Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2UH
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01614322731
Tithe Barn Primary School
Address: Tithe Barn Primary School, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3NG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01614324941
Mersey Vale Primary School
Address: Mersey Vale Primary School, Valley Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2BZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01614427535
St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport
Address: St Winifred's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stockport, Didsbury Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3JH
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01614325782
Didsbury Road Primary School
Address: Didsbury Road Primary School, Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3HB
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01614322240
Acacias Community Primary School
Address: Acacias Community Primary School, Alexandra Drive, Burnage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 2WW
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01612241598
England Secondary Schools
Reddish Vale Technology College
Address: Reddish Vale Technology College, Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7HD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport
Address: St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport, Glenfield Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2QP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Aquinas College
Address: Aquinas College, Nangreave Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6TH
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01614833237
Nearest Hospitals
| Stepping Hill Hospital |
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| Address: Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Stockport NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 483 1010 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stepping Hill Hospital |
| BMI The Alexandra Hospital |
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| Address: The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle, SK8 2PX, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0161 428 3656 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Alexandra Hospital |
| The Christie main site |
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| Address: 550 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4BX, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 446 3000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Christie main site |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ETHOS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 126 WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 2LL
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES
Address: KINGSGATE, WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 1LW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
CHURCHGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 50 CHURCHGATE, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1YG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 345 REDDISH ROAD, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK5 7EN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28-30 TURNCROFT LANE, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 4AB
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
BURKE & ASSOCIATES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 329 WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 4QG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SOUTH REDDISH MEDICAL CTR 2
Address: REDDISH RD, SOUTH REDDISH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK5 7QU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4808393
SOUTH REDDISH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: REDDISH ROAD, SOUTH REDDISH, STOCKPORT, SK5 7QU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH REDDISH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: REDDISH ROAD, REDDISH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK5 7QU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4269797
HEATON NORRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CHEVIOT CLOSE, HEATON NORRIS, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 1JX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 831600
VERNON PARK SURGERY
Address: 30-32 BRINNINGTON ROAD, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 2EX
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4802724
HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 32 HEATON MOOR ROAD, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 4NX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4320671
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 26 REDDISH ROAD, REDDISH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK5 7PE
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01614 773992
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 76 BELMONT STREET, HEATON NORRIS, STOCKPORT, SK4 1LX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 016147 73447
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WARREN STREET, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1UA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01614 293718
BOOTS
Address: 45-49 MERSEYWAY, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1PU
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4805424
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 4-6 MERSEY SQUARE, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1RA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4803374
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 32 BRINNINGTON ROAD, BRINNINGTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 2EX
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4297769
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WELLINGTON RD NORTH, STOCKPORT)
Address: 186 WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK4 2QN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
VALLI STOCKPORT LTD
Address: 15 GREAT UNDERBANK, STOCKPORT, SK1 1LF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STOCKPORT)
Address: 80 MERSEYWAY, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1PL
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STOCKPORT)
Address: UNIT 6-10 ADLINGTON WALK, OFF MERSEYWAY, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1PR
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
CUNNINGHAMS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 83A PRINCES STREET, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1RW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MERSEYWAY, STOCKPORT)
Address: 47-49 MERSEYWAY, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK1 1PU
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Heaton Chapel Station is 0.89 miles away.
Address: Heaton Chapel station, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Chapel, Cheshire, SK4 4NX
Heaton Chapel is situated on the Hope Valley line|Buxton Line|Crewe to Manchester Line|Mid-Cheshire line|Stafford to Manchester line and is managed by Northern.
Heaton Chapel Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Stockport Station is 1.02 miles away.
Address: Stockport station, Grand Central Way, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HZ
Stockport is situated on the Hope Valley line|Buxton Line|Crewe to Manchester Line|Mid-Cheshire line|Stafford to Manchester line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Stockport Station is staffed on a full time basis.