Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

OLD BANK CLOSE, SK6 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BANK CLOSE, SK6 1AF.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK6 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SK6 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Bank Close, 0.2km from Barrack Hill in Bredbury and Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bredbury Green and Romiley ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK6, SK6 1AF offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK6 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00029091 (shared with 6 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 SK6 1AF. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 315,500

Semi-Detached

£ 229,375

2 sales · Mean £ 229,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SK6 1AF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St Christopher's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils0.3 km
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Harrytown Catholic High School

Good771 pupils0.5 km
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Werneth School

Inadequate1097 pupils0.6 km
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Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School

Inadequate158 pupils0.8 km
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Bredbury Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.9 km
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Romiley Primary School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Woodley Primary School

Good451 pupils1.3 km
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Greave Primary School

Good338 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Clapgate Go Local Convenience0.9 km
  • Hollywood Wines0.4 km
  • Jacksons News0.7 km
  • Leonards0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • The Crafty Vendor Presents Artisan Alley0.9 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.6 km
  • George Lane United Reformed Church0.8 km
  • Harpers0.8 km
  • The Queens0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Op0.3 km
  • West Coast Wines0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Bread-Brie0.5 km
  • Romiley Chippy0.9 km
  • Matts Plaice0.3 km
  • Shabaz Balti House0.4 km
  • Bay Of Bengal0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bredbury Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Rising Sun1.0 km
  • Friendship Inn0.6 km
  • Queens0.7 km
  • Duke Of York0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romiley0.8 km
  • Bredbury0.9 km
  • Woodley1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bredbury Library0.1 km
  • Bredbury Library0.1 km
  • Ruskin Grove0.2 km
  • Ruskin Grove0.2 km
  • Cow & Calf0.2 km