SK1 1JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rostron Brow, 0.2km from Waterloo in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
Day-to-day life in SK1 1JY 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 — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00177705 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSTRON BROW, SK1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSTRON BROW, SK1 1JY.
100
38
£ 30,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK1 1JY 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
SK1 1JY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK1 1JY. 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
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 1JY 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
54 nearby- Lorraines Fruit's0.1 km
- One Below0.4 km
- Poundbakery0.2 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Range And Iceland0.4 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.8 km
- Genting Casino0.1 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.1 km
- The Magnet0.8 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Afiyet Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.3 km
- Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.4 km
- The Midway0.6 km
- This Godless Place0.2 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Waffle N Co0.4 km
- Sun Hing0.4 km
- Yo! To Go! Stockport0.6 km
- Tyros Lebanese Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Old Rectory0.2 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.6 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- HOLLYWOOD STORES0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.8 km
- Davenport2.2 km
- Heaton Chapel2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cooper's Brow0.0 km
- St Mary's Church0.0 km
- St Petersgate0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Newbridge Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK11JY · Data under Open Government Licence