Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

FOUNTAIN PLACE, SK12 1QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN PLACE, SK12 1QX.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK12 1QX 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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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SK12 1QX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1QX is a sought-after residential area on Fountain Place, 0.4km from Clumber in Poynton. Administratively it sits within Poynton West and Adlington ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

For serious buyers, SK12 1QX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1QX are sourced from Output Area E00094195 (shared with 7 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 1QX. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
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.

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

SK12 1QX has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting16
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Vernon Primary School

Outstanding372 pupils0.5 km
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Lower Park School

Outstanding285 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding113 pupils0.7 km
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Poynton High School

Good1412 pupils0.8 km
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Worth Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.1 km
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Lostock Hall Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Pilkingtons Bakery and Deli0.2 km
  • Bramhall Bakery0.3 km
  • Poynton Bargain Store0.1 km
  • The Butchers Block0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • The Snap Tin Bar0.3 km
  • Appayon0.0 km
  • Clay Coffee House0.2 km
  • Cofano Caffe0.6 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.3 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ritoz0.3 km
  • Panda Panda0.2 km
  • The Strawberry Pig0.2 km
  • Lucky Star Express0.3 km
  • Park Lane Pizza0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cask Tavern0.2 km
  • The Farmers Arms0.2 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • Hickory's Smokehouse0.8 km
  • The Kingfisher Wetherspoon0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poynton0.8 km
  • Middlewood2.8 km
  • Bramhall2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St George's Church0.0 km
  • St George's Church0.1 km
  • St George's Church0.1 km
  • St George's Church0.1 km
  • Sports Ground0.3 km