SK6 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Merton Avenue, 0.3km from Butterhouse Green in Bredbury and Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bredbury and Woodley ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
For families considering a move, SK6 1DQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK6 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00029089 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON AVENUE, SK6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON AVENUE, SK6 1DQ.
313
40
£ 40,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SK6 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% 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 SK6 1DQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 246,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SK6 1DQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Woodley Primary School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Werneth School
Greave Primary School
Bredbury Green Primary School
Romiley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- A Sercombe Sweets0.7 km
- S\&A's Candy Cabin0.7 km
- Bredbury Asda On The Move0.6 km
- William Hill Ltd0.5 km
- Your Local Pantry Woodley0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Queens0.5 km
- Bents Lane Social Institute Ltd0.7 km
- Crown Inn0.5 km
- Navigation Hotel0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Agricultural Rural Centre0.9 km
- Community Hub @ Highgate Centre0.6 km
- VIP Wine Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Dolce Ltd @ Woodley Primary School0.9 km
- Madras Spice Restaurant0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Matts Plaice0.7 km
- Shabaz Balti House0.7 km
- Bhaji's Takeaway0.4 km
- Kamran's0.6 km
- Pizza Max0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- West Coast Wines0.6 km
- The Co-Op0.7 km
- Rogers Wholesale Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Londis0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bredbury0.5 km
- Woodley1.0 km
- Romiley1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Reformed Church0.2 km
- Millstone Close0.2 km
- Reformed Church0.2 km
- Copage Drive0.2 km
- Millstone Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK61DQ · Data under Open Government Licence