SK12 1BF is a sought-after residential area on First Avenue, 0.2km from Hope Green in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Poynton West and Adlington ward and the Macclesfield constituency.
For serious buyers, SK12 1BF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK12 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00094205 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRST AVENUE, SK12 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRST AVENUE, SK12 1BF.
514
59
£ 54,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK12 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SK12 1BF is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK12 1BF. The average age is 58.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 170,000
47 sales · Mean £ 177,462
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK12 1BF has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Vernon Primary School
Poynton High School
Worth Primary School
Lower Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- D'n'A Stanleys0.4 km
- Thali Restaurant1.0 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ritoz1.0 km
- Lucky Star Express1.0 km
- Poynton Fish Bar1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Bramhall Bakery0.9 km
- London Road Wines1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poynton1.4 km
- Adlington (Cheshire)2.2 km
- Bramhall3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Vernon Arms PH0.4 km
- Vernon Arms PH0.4 km
- Weller Avenue0.4 km
- Weller Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SK121BF · Data under Open Government Licence