SK1 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Street, 0.1km from Stockport in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK1 1DL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stockport. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00177725 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE STREET, SK1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE STREET, SK1 1DL.
357
31
£ 30,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK1 1DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in SK1 1DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK1 1DL. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK1 1DL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Vernon Park Primary School
Lark Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Lorraines Fruit's0.4 km
- One Below0.3 km
- Poundbakery0.5 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.4 km
- Genting Casino0.3 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.4 km
- The Magnet0.6 km
- Walthew House1.0 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Afiyet Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.1 km
- Jasmine House0.9 km
- Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
- Stockport Quaker Meeting House0.8 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Greggs PLC0.2 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Smashers0.7 km
- Waffle N Co0.1 km
- Sun Hing0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Nine Til Nine0.9 km
- Mottram Street Pantry0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
- Old Rectory0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.4 km
- Davenport2.0 km
- Heaton Chapel2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Street0.0 km
- Exchange Street0.1 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK11DL · Data under Open Government Licence