Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

RUSKIN GROVE, SK6 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKIN GROVE, SK6 1DW.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK6 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SK6 1DW has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK6 1DW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £235k, down 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK6 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00029092 (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 1DW. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

10 sales · Mean £ 227,359

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

SK6 1DW 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 pupils0.2 km
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Harrytown Catholic High School

Good771 pupils0.4 km
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Werneth School

Inadequate1097 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Romiley Primary School

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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Arden Primary School

Good550 pupils1.3 km
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Woodley Primary School

Good451 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Clapgate Go Local Convenience0.8 km
  • Hollywood Wines0.2 km
  • Jacksons News0.9 km
  • Leonards0.4 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Spread Eagle0.6 km
  • George Lane United Reformed Church0.8 km
  • Harpers0.7 km
  • The Queens0.6 km
  • Agricultural Rural Centre0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Op0.2 km
  • West Coast Wines0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bread-Brie0.4 km
  • Matts Plaice0.2 km
  • Shabaz Balti House0.2 km
  • Cheung Wing0.8 km
  • Dynasty0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bredbury Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Rising Sun0.9 km
  • Friendship Inn0.8 km
  • Queens0.5 km
  • Duke Of York0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bredbury0.8 km
  • Romiley0.9 km
  • Woodley1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bredbury Library0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Bredbury Library0.1 km
  • Berrycroft Lane0.1 km
  • Ruskin Grove0.1 km