Davenport, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 Davenport railway station |
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| Population | 14,924 |
| OS grid reference | SJ895879 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOCKPORT |
| Postcode district | SK3 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Davenport is a lively area located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It used to be part of Cheshire until 1974. In 2011, about 14,924 people lived in Davenport.
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What is the History of Davenport?
Davenport got its name from the railway station that was built there. The station was built because the Davenport family wanted it. This family had owned Bramall Hall since the late 1300s. Bramall Hall is in the nearby village of Bramhall.
The Davenport family name came from an old family estate. This estate was located between Holmes Chapel and Congleton in Mid Cheshire. The estate is even mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. In that old book, it was called Deneport.
How Did Davenport Grow?
In the 1850s, Davenport started to grow. Three main roads helped it expand: Bramhall Lane, Kennerley Road, and Buxton Road. These roads are still important parts of the area today.
The 1900s brought even more growth to Davenport. Many new homes and shops were built. After World War II, some of the larger, older houses were taken down. This made space for smaller private homes and flats.
How Can You Travel Around Davenport?
Davenport has good transport links, making it easy to get around.
Train Travel
The railway station is at the main road junction in Davenport. From here, you can travel by train to several places. Trains go towards Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Hazel Grove, and Buxton. Trains usually run every half hour. On Sundays, they run once an hour.
Bus Services
Local bus services in Davenport are run by Stagecoach. One popular route is the 192 service. This bus travels along Buxton Road between Manchester and Hazel Grove very often.
What Are the Fun Places to Visit in Davenport?
Davenport has some great places for people to visit and enjoy.
Cale Green Park
Cale Green Park is a very popular spot for local residents. It has many things to do for all ages. You can find a bowling green for playing bowls. There are also tennis courts and a basketball court for sports. Younger visitors can have fun at the playground.
Stockport Lacrosse Club
Stockport Lacrosse Club is the oldest lacrosse club in the world. This amazing club has played at Cale Green Cricket Club since 1876.
What Schools Are in Davenport?
Davenport has several schools for different age groups.
Primary Schools
The closest primary schools in the area are Adswood Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School. These schools teach younger students.
Secondary Schools
Stockport Grammar School is a very old school, founded in 1485. It is located next to Davenport Park on Buxton Road. Right across the road from Stockport Grammar is Stockport School. This is a local public secondary school.
