Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

OAK BANK, SK12 2RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK BANK, SK12 2RB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK12 2RB 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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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SK12 2RB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SK12 2RB is a safe, established residential area on Oak Bank, 0.3km from Newtown in New Mills. Administratively it sits within Disley ward and the Macclesfield constituency.

For families considering a move, SK12 2RB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK12 2RB are sourced from Output Area E00093793 (shared with 8 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 2RB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 191,000

9 sales · Mean £ 199,411

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

SK12 2RB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good81 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good119 pupils1.0 km
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New Mills Nursery School

Good51 pupils1.0 km
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New Mills Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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New Mills School

Requires Improvement611 pupils1.3 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement115 pupils1.4 km
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Hague Bar Primary School

Good63 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pride of the Peaks1.0 km
  • The Rock Tavern0.8 km
  • Chalkers Pool and Snooker Club Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Shamis Saffron1.0 km
  • Pa Pa Pan Pizza1.0 km
  • Shaws the Bakers0.7 km
  • The Master Fryer0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Cooperative1.0 km
  • Disley Service Station1.0 km
  • The Cheese Wheel0.7 km
  • W Potts & Son Bakers1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Door 34 Coffee House & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Lodge Of Freemasons0.9 km
  • East to West Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Transition New Mills Youth Café0.9 km
  • A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills Newtown0.2 km
  • New Mills Central0.7 km
  • New Mills1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • Old Post Office0.1 km
  • Old Post Office0.1 km
  • Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • New Mills Newtown Rail Station0.1 km