SK6 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Fairfield Avenue, 0.4km from Bredbury in Bredbury and Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bredbury and Woodley ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK6 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00029089 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD AVENUE, SK6 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD AVENUE, SK6 1BY.
313
40
£ 40,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SK6 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK6 1BY. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 211,481
Terraced
£ 175,500
1 sales · Mean £ 175,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SK6 1BY 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
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Woodley Primary School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Werneth School
Arden Primary School
Greave Primary School
Bredbury Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Hollywood Wines0.8 km
- Leonards0.5 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-Op0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons ( Including Timpsons PPC)0.9 km
- West Coast Wines0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bread-Brie0.5 km
- Matts Plaice0.8 km
- Shabaz Balti House0.8 km
- Bhaji's Takeaway0.3 km
- Kamran's0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bredbury Conservative Club0.1 km
- The Rising Sun0.3 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Queens0.5 km
- Bents Lane Social Institute Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Enterfries Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- George Lane United Reformed Church0.1 km
- Harpers0.5 km
- The Queens0.5 km
- Community Hub @ Highgate Centre0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bredbury0.3 km
- Woodley1.0 km
- Romiley1.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Mark's Church0.1 km
- Brookfield Avenue0.1 km
- St Mark's Church0.1 km
- Reformed Church0.2 km
- St Mark's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK61BY · Data under Open Government Licence