SK12 2RF is a safe, established residential area on Oak Avenue, 0.4km from Newtown in New Mills. Administratively it sits within Disley ward and the Macclesfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £248k, up 31.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK12 2RF are sourced from Output Area E00093793 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK AVENUE, SK12 2RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK AVENUE, SK12 2RF.
256
42
£ 51,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK12 2RF 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 2RF 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. Property prices are trending up 31.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK12 2RF. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 232,250
2 sales · Mean £ 232,250
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 214,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK12 2RF 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
Hague Bar Primary School
New Mills School
St George's CofE Primary School
Disley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Door 34 Coffee House & Kitchen1.0 km
- East to West Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana0.7 km
- First Steps Nursery0.5 km
- Jungle Monkey0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Disley Service Station0.9 km
- The Cheese Wheel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Rock Tavern0.9 km
- Chalkers Pool and Snooker Club Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Shaws the Bakers0.8 km
- The Master Fryer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills Newtown0.3 km
- New Mills Central0.8 km
- New Mills1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Swan Hotel0.1 km
- Peveril Gardens0.1 km
- Peveril Gardens0.2 km
- Old Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK122RF · Data under Open Government Licence