SK4 1JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Love Lane, 0.3km from Lancashire Hill in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK4 1JA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 SK4 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00029974 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVE LANE, SK4 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVE LANE, SK4 1JA.
242
44
£ 30,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK4 1JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SK4 1JA has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK4 1JA. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 188,000
8 sales · Mean £ 195,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
SK4 1JA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Moat House
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy
Whitehill Primary School
Norris Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Club Replay also t/a Mr Beast Burger, Papi Taco, Rebel Rito Burrito, Fiesta Mexican, Seoul Chikin, Flip the bird, Wings & Tings, K Bok, Haus of Wings, Sides, Another Wings, SoBe Burger, Little Bao Boy, Chick n bun, Twisted London1.0 km
- New Curry Palace1.0 km
- Athena0.7 km
- Cafe O'Mara0.6 km
- Taka Taka Mam0.4 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Cheshire Meats0.7 km
- K R & J D Poole0.7 km
- Yellowhammer0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Dr Feelgood0.7 km
- Navigation Inn0.4 km
- Bakers Vaults0.6 km
- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Egerton Arms0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Berretto Lounge0.4 km
- Kambuja0.6 km
- The Kitchen0.6 km
- Inner Vision Collective0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.1 km
- HOLLYWOOD STORES1.0 km
- Esso Service Station0.8 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.1 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport1.0 km
- Old Rectory0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport1.2 km
- Heaton Chapel1.5 km
- Reddish South2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Baker Street0.1 km
- Baker Street0.1 km
- Baker Street0.2 km
- Belmont Way (to def.route)0.2 km
- Belmont Way (to def.route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK41JA · Data under Open Government Licence