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.
OAK BANK, SK12 2RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK BANK, SK12 2RB.
256
42
£ 51,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
New Mills Nursery School
New Mills Primary School
New Mills School
St George's CofE Primary School
Hague Bar Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Pride of the Peaks1.0 km
- The Rock Tavern0.8 km
- Chalkers Pool and Snooker Club Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shamis Saffron1.0 km
- Pa Pa Pan Pizza1.0 km
- Shaws the Bakers0.7 km
- The Master Fryer0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Cooperative1.0 km
- Disley Service Station1.0 km
- The Cheese Wheel0.7 km
- W Potts & Son Bakers1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SK122RB · Data under Open Government Licence