SK1 1JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Waterloo in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
Within the SK1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1JP are sourced from Output Area E00177705 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK1 1JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK1 1JP.
100
38
£ 30,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK1 1JP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SK1 1JP — age 38, 13% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK1 1JP. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 55,000
1 sales · Mean £ 55,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK1 1JP 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
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Vernon Park Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Moat House
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Lorraines Fruit's0.0 km
- One Below0.3 km
- Poundbakery0.2 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Range And Iceland0.5 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.8 km
- Genting Casino0.1 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.1 km
- The Magnet0.7 km
- The Railway0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Afiyet Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.3 km
- Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
- The Midway0.6 km
- This Godless Place0.1 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Waffle N Co0.4 km
- New Tai Wah1.0 km
- Sun Hing0.4 km
- Yo! To Go! Stockport0.6 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Old Rectory0.2 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.6 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- HOLLYWOOD STORES0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.8 km
- Heaton Chapel2.2 km
- Davenport2.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Church0.1 km
- Cooper's Brow0.1 km
- St Petersgate0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Great Underbank0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK11JP · Data under Open Government Licence