Davenport, Greater Manchester
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| Davenport | |
  Davenport shown within Greater Manchester |
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| Population | 11,764 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Stockport |
| Shire county | Greater Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOCKPORT |
| Postcode district | SK7 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Stockport |
| List of places: UK • England • Greater Manchester | |
Davenport is a district of Stockport, Greater Manchester in the North West region of England.
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[edit] History
With history dating back over 1,000 years, Davenport is listed within the Domesday Book as 'Deneport' (sourced in the year 1086).
Davenport's name originated as a result of its Davenport railway station, originally owned by the Davenport family who for centuries have lived within nearby Bramall Hall in neighbouring Bramhall.
Originally Davenport's expansion in the 1850s consisted of three key routes; Bramhall Lane, Kennerley Road and Buxton Road, all of which remain in place today.
The aforementioned railway station is positioned at the peak of Davenport's main road junction, which allows for travel towards Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Stockport.
The 1900s saw an increase in construction of residential houses and commercial developments, later the aftermath of World War II saw the need for demolition of larger aged properties for an expansion and creation of permanent residential areas within Davenport.
Davenport continues to be expanded in the present day, as its appeal to those on the property market increases.
[edit] Politics
Davenport and Cale Green Ward returned three Liberal Democrat Councillors in 2004 and in 2006 David White was returned with a majority of 466. In 2007 the Lib Dem majority was reduced to 5%.
[edit] Places of interest
Davenport is home to a favoured local shopping community through its link to Stockport, with a number of local businesses setting up retail ventures within the district.
Davenport railway station remains a focal point and link for residents, wishing to commute to convenient town centre Stockport, or city centre Manchester. A primary bus route supported by Stagecoach services is also accessible, with the popular 192 service running regularly through Buxton Road.
Praised for its continued efforts to retain environmental heritage, Cale Green Park is a popular local attraction for residents of all ages, with its own bowling green, tennis court and playground.
The local public house is known to the community as the Jolly Sailor.
[edit] Education
Residents have a breadth of options for schooling, within local Adswood, Adswood Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School are the nearest options for introductory education. Hillcrest Grammar School is an independent, co-educational school catering for ages 2 1/2 to 16.
One of Davenport's other educational facility within the village, Oriel Bank High School - an independent girls school, closed in 2005, and is being converted back to housing.
A full list of schools within Stockport's Local Education Authority can be found here. [1]
[edit] Famous faces
Davenport is home to a variety of personalities, some are more well-known to the world than others:
- Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud fame hails from Davenport and was a regular customer of the Jolly Sailor pub.
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