Compstall, Stockport, SK6 5LQ

Compstall is a village in Greater Manchester, England, situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. Historically part of Cheshire, it was established in the 1820s as a mill village by George Andrew to accommodate his 800 workers. The original mill cottages and other structures largely remain unchanged, giving the settlement a distinctive historical character. Located between Marple Bridge and Romiley, Compstall retains the charm of a traditional English village while benefiting from proximity to larger towns. The community’s layout reflects its industrial heritage, with rows of cottages that once housed mill workers. Visitors and residents alike can appreciate the preserved architecture and the sense of continuity that links the present to the village’s 19th‑century origins. The setting offers a quiet rural atmosphere within reach of Greater Manchester’s amenities, making Compstall a notable example of a historic village that has maintained its original fabric over nearly two centuries.