56, Northumberland Road, Stockport, SK5 8LT

Situated on Northumberland Road in Brinnington, SK5 8LT is a very convenient residential location with schools, green space, leisure facilities, shops and public transport all close by.

One of the biggest advantages is the proximity of Brinnington railway station, making the area particularly practical for first-time buyers, families and commuters needing access to Stockport and Manchester.

Education Families have several schools within easy reach. Primary Schools Westmorland Primary School – Ofsted Good – approximately 0.1 mile / 200 metres away.

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School – Ofsted Good – approximately 0.4 miles away. St Paul’s C of E Primary School Brinnington – approximately 0.6 miles away.

St Mary’s C of E Primary School – approximately 0.7 miles away. Abingdon Primary School – approximately 0.9 miles away. Secondary Schools Reddish Vale High School – approximately 0.9 miles away.

St Anne’s Roman Catholic High School – approximately 1.5 miles away. Werneth School – approximately 1.7 miles away. Harrytown Catholic High School – approximately 1.7 miles away.

Parks & Outdoor Space There is useful green space immediately around the postcode. Brinnington Park is only a few hundred yards away and provides open recreational space and sports pitches.

The wider Reddish Vale area is within easy reach for longer walks, woodland and riverside routes.

Woodbank Memorial Park and Vernon Park are also readily accessible towards Stockport and provide larger parkland and walking areas.

Rail & Transport Links This is one of the strongest features of SK5 8LT. Brinnington Railway Station – approximately 0.2 miles / 400 metres away. Reddish South – approximately 1 mile away.

Bredbury – approximately 1.2 miles away. Reddish North – approximately 1.6 miles away.

Brinnington station provides connections towards Manchester Piccadilly, while Stockport railway station is only a short drive away for direct national services.

There are also several bus stops immediately nearby, including Maycroft, The Link, Lapwing Lane and Brinnington Shops, making local journeys straightforward.

Shopping & Everyday Amenities i’ve checked the businesses below against current trading information rather than relying on old postcode directories.

B&M Express / Heron Foods, Brinnington – confirmed as currently trading, with Heron Foods’ own current store page showing seven-day opening hours.

Morrisons Bredbury – approximately 0.8 miles away and confirmed by Morrisons’ current official store finder as open and trading.

Tesco Extra, Tiviot Way – approximately 1.1 miles away and confirmed as currently trading by Tesco, with a wide range of food and household shopping.

There are also smaller convenience stores in the immediate Brinnington area. Cafés, Restaurants & Leisure i’ve kept this section strictly to venues I can verify as active now.

1st Stop Café at First House, Brinnington is currently operating as a community café, with 2026 opening sessions listed Tuesday to Friday.

Life Leisure Brinnington Park is also fully operational and sits very close to this postcode.

Its current facilities include a gym, group exercise classes, outdoor pitches and children’s activities, with current opening times listed on Life Leisure’s own website.

For clubs, Brinnington Labour Club and Salisbury Club are both currently listed by camra as open.

For a broader choice of restaurants, cafés and bars, residents can easily reach Stockport town centre, Reddish, Bredbury and the Heatons.

Road Connections SK5 8LT is well positioned for access towards: Stockport town centre Reddish Bredbury Denton Manchester city centre M60 Manchester Ring Road A560 Manchester Airport The nearby M60 makes travelling across Greater Manchester particularly straightforward.

Why Buyers Love SK5 8LT The strongest selling point here is the amount of everyday convenience within walking distance.

Westmorland Primary School is around 200 metres away, Brinnington railway station around 400 metres away and Life Leisure Brinnington Park is practically on the doorstep.

Add in currently trading local shops, the active 1st Stop Café, nearby supermarkets, sports facilities and quick access into Stockport and Manchester, and the postcode offers a very practical lifestyle.

SK5 8LT offers a strong combination of schools, rail connections, leisure facilities, local shopping and excellent access to Stockport and Manchester, making it particularly suitable for first-time buyers, families and commuters.