Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

SK12 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK12 1AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK12 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK12 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SK12 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Clumber in Poynton. Administratively it sits within Poynton West and Adlington ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK12 1AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK12 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00094203 (shared with 8 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 SK12 1AZ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK12 1AZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Public order7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Lower Park School

Outstanding285 pupils0.1 km
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Vernon Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding113 pupils1.0 km
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Lostock Hall Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.1 km
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Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils1.3 km
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Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli0.6 km
  • Bramhall Bakery0.5 km
  • Poynton Bargain Store0.6 km
  • The Butchers Block0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Snap Tin Bar0.8 km
  • Appayon0.4 km
  • Clay Coffee House0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Fig & Fennel1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ritoz0.6 km
  • Panda Panda0.7 km
  • The Strawberry Pig0.7 km
  • Lucky Star Express0.6 km
  • Park Lane Pizza0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cask Tavern0.6 km
  • The Farmers Arms0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.9 km
  • The Kingfisher Wetherspoon0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poynton0.4 km
  • Bramhall2.5 km
  • Hazel Grove3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifford Road0.1 km
  • Clifford Road0.1 km
  • Hilton Grove0.2 km
  • Hilton Grove0.2 km
  • Hazelbadge Road0.2 km