SK12 1BW is a sought-after residential area on London Road North, 0.4km 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 1BW offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00094188 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD NORTH, SK12 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD NORTH, SK12 1BW.
271
45
£ 50,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK12 1BW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SK12 1BW's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK12 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK12 1BW has low crime rates — 4 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
Lower Park School
Vernon Primary School
Poynton High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Worth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli0.6 km
- Bramhall Bakery0.9 km
- Poynton Bargain Store0.6 km
- The Butchers Block0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- The Snap Tin Bar0.6 km
- Appayon0.6 km
- Clay Coffee House0.6 km
- Cofano Caffe0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cask Tavern0.6 km
- The Farmers Arms0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Kingfisher Wetherspoon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poynton1.1 km
- Middlewood2.4 km
- Hazel Grove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Lane0.0 km
- Vicarage Lane0.0 km
- Sports Ground0.3 km
- Sports Ground0.3 km
- St George's Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SK121BW · Data under Open Government Licence