Is SK12 1AH a safe place to live?

Yes, SK12 1AH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SK12 1AH?

The average property price in SK12 1AH is currently around £855k.

What is the population of SK12 1AH?

The population for the SK12 1AH area is approximately 297 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WOODLAND RISE, SK12 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND RISE, SK12 1AH.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /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: SK12 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10

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4/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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9/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

SK12 1AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £855k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK12 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Woodland Rise, 0.1km from Petre Bank in Poynton. Administratively it sits within Poynton East and Pott Shrigley ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK12, SK12 1AH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k. 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 SK12 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00094180 (shared with 5 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 SK12 1AH. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 540,000

7 sales · Mean £ 614,107

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

SK12 1AH has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils0.7 km

Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils0.9 km

Vernon Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils1.2 km

St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding113 pupils1.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Cofano Caffe0.9 km
Fig & Fennel0.9 km
Poynton Leisure Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Middlewood1.6 km
Poynton2.2 km
Hazel Grove3.5 km

Bus Stops

Woodland Rise0.0 km
Hepley Road0.2 km
Hepley Road0.2 km
Waterloo Road0.3 km
Waterloo Road0.3 km