Heatons North sits in the north‑east of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, within Greater Manchester, forming part of the suburban cluster known locally as the Heatons just to the south‑east of Manchester. The ward is largely residential, with tree‑lined streets, a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semi‑detached homes, local shopping parades and small parks, and good rail and road links into both central Manchester and Stockport.
Developed mainly as a commuter suburb during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area today blends long‑standing local communities with younger professionals, supporting independent cafés, shops and small businesses on its high streets. Active neighbourhood groups and regular local events contribute to a village‑like feel, while easy access to green space and the wider cultural and economic opportunities of Manchester keep the ward popular with families and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Heatons North
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 3.3 miles
- Oldham 8.6 miles
- St. Helens 22.5 miles
- Wigan 20.3 miles
- Warrington 16.6 miles
- Huddersfield 22.3 miles
- Bolton 15.3 miles
- Stockport 1.8 miles
- Salford 6 miles
- Rochdale 13 miles
- Halifax 24.6 miles
- Macclesfield 11.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burnage Ward 0.8 miles
- Heatons South Ward 0.9 miles
- Reddish South Ward 1.1 miles
- Levenshulme Ward 1.2 miles
- Withington Ward 1.3 miles
- Reddish Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Didsbury East Ward 1.7 miles
- Reddish North Ward 1.7 miles
- Edgeley Ward 1.8 miles
- Stockport Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Brinnington & Stockport Central Ward 1.8 miles
- Rusholme Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Heatons North
SK4 5PE, SK4 5BN, SK4 4BP, SK4 4QT, SK4 4HS, SK4 5AD, SK4 2RJ, SK4 3RR, SK4 3HP … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 6.2 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28 miles
- Heaton Chapel Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Mauldeth Road Railway Station 1 mile
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 4.2 miles
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Schools in Heatons North
- Covenant Christian School Independent - all ages
- Heaton School Special
- Priestnall School Secondary
- St Thomas' C of E Primary School Heaton Chapel Primary
- Tithe Barn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Edgeley Park Stadium 2.1 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 3.3 miles
- University of Manchester University 3.3 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 3.4 miles
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 3.6 miles
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 4 miles
- Manchester Central Stadium 4.2 miles
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 4.2 miles
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 4.2 miles
- Manchester Central Library Library 4.2 miles
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 4.4 miles