Woodford
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Area guide
Woodford, SK7
A semi-rural village on the edge of Bramhall, with open countryside, larger plots and the new Woodford Garden Village.
Borough Stockport
Postcode SK7
Average asking price £855,200
Time to go under offer around 15 weeks
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About Woodford
Woodford offers semi-rural living with open green space and a peaceful village feel, just minutes from Bramhall and Poynton. It has a quieter, more rural character than its neighbours, with open fields, larger plots and easy access to Manchester and the airport.
The local property market includes large detached family homes, farmhouses and barn conversions, and new homes at Woodford Garden Village. If you’re thinking about selling your home in Woodford, read our guide to what to expect when you sell in Woodford.
A Short History of Woodford
In the Middle Ages Woodford was a small hamlet in the parish of Prestbury, and land here was granted to the Davenport family in 1355. New Hall, a Grade II* listed farmhouse, carries a lintel dated 1630, and Christ Church was completed in 1841. Woodford became part of the Hazel Grove and Bramhall Urban District in 1939 and joined the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in 1974. The River Dean still marks the boundary with Cheshire.
For most of the 20th century Woodford was best known for its aerodrome. Avro opened the airfield in the 1920s, and thousands of aircraft were built here, including more than 4,000 Avro Lancasters. The site closed after BAE Systems ended production, and since 2016 it has been transformed into Woodford Garden Village. The Avro Heritage Museum in the old fire station keeps that history alive.
Neighbourhoods and Streets
Woodford is small, but the type of home varies a lot depending on where you look.
Large homes
Chester Road and Moor Lane
Substantial detached homes on generous plots, many with countryside views.
Character homes
Farmhouses and barn conversions
Period farmhouses and converted barns on the rural lanes around the village, often with land.
New homes
Woodford Garden Village
Hundreds of new homes on the former aerodrome, with a new primary school and a pub. Many roads carry aviation names, such as Lancastrian Way, Merlin Close and Griffon Lane.
Family homes
Towards Bramhall
Family homes on the Bramhall side of the village, close to Bramhall’s shops, schools and station.
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Woodford Property Market
A quick look at the Woodford property market, updated October 2026.
£855,200
Average asking price, more than three times the North West average of £273,222
15 weeks
Average time for a Woodford home to go under offer
-1.1%
Change in asking prices, as buyers have more choice
128
Sales agreed across Bramhall and Woodford, July to September 2026
With fewer homes coming to market than in neighbouring Bramhall, well-presented Woodford homes still attract strong interest. Read our latest Bramhall and Woodford market update, or book a free valuation to find out what your home is worth.
Sources: GetAgent (October 2026), Rightmove House Price Index (October 2026) and Upton George.
Schools near Woodford
Good schools are a key reason families choose Woodford, with a new village primary and some of Bramhall’s most popular schools close by.
Secondary
Bramhall High School
The main secondary school for the area, currently being rebuilt.
Read more about the Bramhall High School rebuild. You can check the latest inspection report for any state school on the Ofsted website.
Getting Around
Rail
Bramhall, Poynton and Wilmslow stations
Woodford has no station of its own, but Bramhall, Poynton and Wilmslow are all close by, with direct trains to Manchester.
Bus
Bus routes
The 42B runs to Manchester every 30 minutes via Bramhall, Cheadle and Didsbury, with buses to Stockport from the terminus by the Davenport Arms.
Road
Roads and motorways
The A555, A34 and A6 are close by, with the M60 and M56 a short drive away.
Shops, Amenities and Local Services
Woodford is mainly residential, so most day-to-day shopping is a few minutes away. Bramhall village centre has independent shops, cafés and supermarkets, and Poynton offers further shops and services.
Nearby
Bramhall village centre
Independent shops, cafés, supermarkets and services a few minutes’ drive away.
Heritage
Avro Heritage Museum
A museum in the old aerodrome fire station, telling the story of the aircraft built at Woodford.
Eating Out in Woodford
Woodford has a couple of well-loved local pubs, with Bramhall’s restaurants a short drive away.
Country pub
The Davenport Arms
A traditional Robinsons pub, known locally as the Thief’s Neck.
Pub and restaurant
The Aviator
A modern pub and restaurant at Woodford Garden Village, with nods to the area’s aviation history.
Community and Outdoors
Woodford’s farming roots and aviation history give it a strong sense of identity, and there is plenty of open countryside on the doorstep.
Events
Duck Race and Family Fun Day
The annual Duck Race and Family Fun Day, run by the Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club to raise money for local charities.
Heritage
Aviation history
Avro’s Woodford aerodrome built more than 4,000 Lancasters, and the Avro Heritage Museum tells the story.
Outdoors
Countryside walks
Open fields and quiet lanes around the village, with the River Dean marking the boundary with Cheshire.
Read more
Living in Woodford
Our article on what it’s really like to live in Woodford.
Woodford FAQs
Is Woodford a good place to live?
Woodford suits buyers who want a quieter, semi-rural setting with larger plots and open countryside, while staying close to Bramhall, Poynton, Manchester and the airport.
Is Woodford in Cheshire or Greater Manchester?
Woodford was historically part of Cheshire, but since 1974 it has been part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester. The River Dean marks the boundary with Cheshire, and the postcode is SK7.
What is Woodford Garden Village?
Woodford Garden Village is a new development on the former Woodford Aerodrome site, with hundreds of new homes, a primary school and a pub. Building began in 2016.
How long does it take to sell a house in Woodford?
Homes in Woodford currently take around 15 weeks on average to go under offer, according to GetAgent (October 2026). Read our guide to what to expect when you sell in Woodford.
Does Woodford have a train station?
No, but Bramhall, Poynton and Wilmslow stations are all close by, and the 42B bus runs to Manchester every 30 minutes.
Which schools are near Woodford?
Woodford Primary School opened in 2022 in Woodford Garden Village, and Queensgate Primary and Bramhall High School are close by in Bramhall.
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