Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

VICARAGE LANE, SK12 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, SK12 1BG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK12 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SK12 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £526k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

SK12 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.5km from Woodside in Poynton. Administratively it sits within Poynton West and Adlington ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK12, SK12 1BG offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £526k, down 11.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SK12 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00094188 (shared with 7 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 1BG. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

7 sales · Mean £ 408,428

Detached

£ 799,000

2 sales · Mean £ 799,000

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

SK12 1BG has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Lower Park School

Outstanding285 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.2 km
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Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils1.2 km
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Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli0.5 km
  • Bramhall Bakery0.8 km
  • Poynton Bargain Store0.6 km
  • The Butchers Block0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Snap Tin Bar0.6 km
  • Appayon0.5 km
  • Clay Coffee House0.5 km
  • Cofano Caffe0.7 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ritoz0.8 km
  • Panda Panda0.6 km
  • The Strawberry Pig0.6 km
  • Lucky Star Express0.8 km
  • Park Lane Pizza0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cask Tavern0.6 km
  • The Farmers Arms0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Kingfisher Wetherspoon0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poynton1.0 km
  • Middlewood2.5 km
  • Hazel Grove2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Vicarage Lane0.1 km
  • Vicarage Lane0.1 km
  • Sports Ground0.2 km
  • Sports Ground0.3 km
  • St George's Church0.4 km