Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

WELLINGTON STREET, SK1 1FE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, SK1 1FE.

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Population

100

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK1 1FE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK1 1FE — age 38, 13% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

SK1 1FE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 0.3km from Stockport in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.

Day-to-day life in SK1 1FE has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (52% 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 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00177705 (shared with 18 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 SK1 1FE. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK1 1FE has low crime rates — 0 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

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement129 pupils0.2 km
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Vernon Park Primary School

Outstanding342 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport

Inadequate126 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Hollywood Park Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.9 km
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Banks Lane Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Stockport Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Afiyet Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe & Bar Sq0.3 km
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 92 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Mottram Street Pantry0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • "Olive Branch" Edgeley Food Bank0.9 km
  • Cool Trader0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 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 London0.9 km
  • LAPD Food also t/a Wow Shakes And Cakes, Joules Kitchen, The Bloc, Bee’s Grill and Villa Pizza0.3 km
  • New Curry Palace0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC0.5 km
  • Waffle N Co0.4 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Lorraines Fruit's0.3 km
  • One Below0.5 km
  • Poundbakery0.4 km
  • Stockport Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Range And Iceland0.5 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Comfortable Gill0.8 km
  • Genting Casino0.2 km
  • Project 53 Stockport Limited0.3 km
  • The Magnet0.9 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Old Rectory0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stockport0.7 km
  • Davenport2.1 km
  • Heaton Chapel2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • Lower Hillgate0.0 km
  • Wellington Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • Wellington Street (to def route)0.0 km
  • The Old Rectory0.1 km