Area Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK12 postcode area.

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Population

30,334

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,988 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SK12's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £490k. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

home £490,722 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK12 is a postcode district in High Peak, East Midlands, covering 481 active and 1051 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK12 (25%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK12 are around £490k, up 19.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SK12 at 124 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1543
Anti-social behaviour475
Public order329
Shoplifting316
Criminal damage and arson288

school Local Schools

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Vernon Park Primary School

Outstanding342 pupils
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Lower Park School

Outstanding285 pupils
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Vernon Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils
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Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding113 pupils
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Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils
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Lostock Hall Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils
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Disley Primary School

Good275 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Cask Tavern
  • Frankies Wine Bar
  • Hickory's Smokehouse
  • The Farmers Arms
  • The Kingfisher Wetherspoon
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Appayon
  • Beijing Restaurant
  • Cafe Azul
  • Clay Coffee House
  • Cofano Caffe
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarket
  • Waitrose
  • Aldi
  • Co-operative Food
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bramhall Bakery
  • London Road Wines
  • Phil Ardern Master Butchers
  • Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli
  • Poynton Bargain Store
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Home Taste
  • Jade Garden
  • Lucky Star Express
  • Ritoz
  • Mr Chong Chinese Restaurant
  • + 6 more