Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

OAK MEADOW, SK7 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK MEADOW, SK7 1AR.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,900 /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: SK7 1AR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SK7 1AR's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £725k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £725k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SK7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Oak Meadow, 0.8km from Fern Acre in Woodford (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Bramhall South and Woodford ward and the Cheadle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK7, SK7 1AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k. 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 SK7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00030009 (shared with 10 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 SK7 1AR. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 737,500

8 sales · Mean £ 686,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK7 1AR has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Valley School

Outstanding59 pupils0.5 km
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Moss Hey Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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Hursthead Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils1.0 km
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Hursthead Junior School

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Thorn Grove Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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St James' Catholic High School

Good804 pupils1.3 km
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Cheadle Hulme High School

Outstanding1671 pupils1.3 km
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Queensgate Primary School

Outstanding283 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Fords Lane Evangelical Church0.9 km
  • The Damson Tree0.9 km
  • Dolce Ltd @ Moss Hey Primary School0.5 km
  • Ministry Of Defence0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Grove Lane Baptist Church0.9 km
  • Pointing Dog0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Butterfly Guest House0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bottle Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramhall1.6 km
  • Handforth2.2 km
  • Cheadle Hulme2.6 km