Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

SK1 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK1 1EL.

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Population

100

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK1 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SK1 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 13% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK1 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Stockport in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.

Day-to-day life in SK1 1EL has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (52% 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00177705 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK1 1EL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SK1 1EL 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement129 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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Vernon Park Primary School

Outstanding342 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport

Inadequate126 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Hollywood Park Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Moat House

Outstanding9 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Stockport Baptist Church0.6 km
  • Afiyet Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe & Bar Sq0.2 km
  • Jasmine House1.0 km
  • Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Mottram Street Pantry0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Club Replay also t/a Mr Beast Burger, Papi Taco, Rebel Rito Burrito, Fiesta Mexican, Seoul Chikin, Flip the bird, Wings & Tings, K Bok, Haus of Wings, Sides, Another Wings, SoBe Burger, Little Bao Boy, Chick n bun, Twisted London0.8 km
  • LAPD Food also t/a Wow Shakes And Cakes, Joules Kitchen, The Bloc, Bee’s Grill and Villa Pizza0.3 km
  • New Curry Palace0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • Smashers1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Lorraines Fruit's0.2 km
  • One Below0.4 km
  • Poundbakery0.4 km
  • Stockport Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Range And Iceland0.6 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Comfortable Gill0.8 km
  • Genting Casino0.2 km
  • Project 53 Stockport Limited0.3 km
  • The Magnet0.8 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Old Rectory0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stockport0.7 km
  • Davenport2.1 km
  • Heaton Chapel2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • Wellington Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • Wellington Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • Lower Hillgate0.1 km
  • St Petersgate0.1 km