SK1 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Stockport in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK1 1DU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stockport. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SK1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00177725 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK1 1DU.
357
31
£ 30,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK1 1DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SK1 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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 SK1 1DU. The average age is 31.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK1 1DU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Vernon Park Primary School
Moat House
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Stockport Baptist Church0.4 km
- Afiyet Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.2 km
- Jasmine House1.0 km
- Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Nine Til Nine0.9 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Mottram Street Pantry0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
57 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 London0.4 km
- LAPD Food also t/a Wow Shakes And Cakes, Joules Kitchen, The Bloc, Bee’s Grill and Villa Pizza0.5 km
- New Curry Palace0.2 km
- Greggs PLC0.2 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Lorraines Fruit's0.4 km
- One Below0.3 km
- Poundbakery0.5 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.4 km
- Genting Casino0.3 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.4 km
- The Magnet0.6 km
- Dr Feelgood0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.3 km
- Old Rectory0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.4 km
- Davenport2.1 km
- Heaton Chapel2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Street0.0 km
- Exchange Street0.0 km
- Exchange Street0.0 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
- Stockport Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK11DU · Data under Open Government Licence