SK1 1LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Waterloo in Stockport. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brinnington and Central ward and the Stockport constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 1LH are sourced from Output Area E00177725 (shared with 170 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK1 1LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK1 1LH.
357
31
£ 30,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK1 1LH 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 1LH 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 1LH. 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 1LH 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
St Joseph's Stockport Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Stockport
Vernon Park Primary School
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Moat House
All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Lorraines Fruit's0.1 km
- One Below0.3 km
- Poundbakery0.1 km
- Stockport Convenience Store0.4 km
- Lancashire Hill Service Station0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.7 km
- Genting Casino0.1 km
- Project 53 Stockport Limited0.0 km
- The Magnet0.6 km
- The Railway0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Afiyet Restaurant0.3 km
- Cafe & Bar Sq0.3 km
- Rosie's Coffee Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
- The Midway0.7 km
- This Godless Place0.0 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Greggs PLC0.3 km
- Waffle N Co0.4 km
- New Tai Wah0.9 km
- Sun Hing0.4 km
- Yo! To Go! Stockport0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda Reddish Superstore1.0 km
- Pound Stretcher1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Mottram Street Pantry0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Old Rectory0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stockport0.7 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockport0.8 km
- Heaton Chapel2.1 km
- Davenport2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Great Underbank0.1 km
- Merseyway0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Tiviot Dale0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK11LH · Data under Open Government Licence