Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

HARDWICKE ROAD, SK12 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICKE ROAD, SK12 1BJ.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK12 1BJ 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SK12 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SK12 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hardwicke Road, 0.4km from Petre Bank in Poynton. Administratively it sits within Poynton East and Pott Shrigley ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

For serious buyers, SK12 1BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00094166 (shared with 9 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 1BJ. The average age is 49.1. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

SK12 1BJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting34
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils0.7 km
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Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils0.7 km
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Vernon Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding113 pupils1.1 km
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Lower Park School

Outstanding285 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli0.8 km
  • Poynton Bargain Store0.8 km
  • The Butchers Block0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Snap Tin Bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Azul0.8 km
  • Panache One London Road0.9 km
  • Tom Yam Ltd0.9 km
  • Appayon1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panda Panda0.8 km
  • The Strawberry Pig0.7 km
  • Park Lane Pizza0.8 km
  • Poynton Pantry0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cask Tavern0.8 km
  • The Farmers Arms0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poynton1.7 km
  • Middlewood1.9 km
  • Hazel Grove3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • School Lane0.4 km
  • School Lane0.4 km
  • Woodland Rise0.5 km