SK6 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Barrack Hill in Bredbury and Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bredbury Green and Romiley ward and the Hazel Grove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK6 1DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SK6 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00029132 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK6 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK6 1DS.
300
38
£ 36,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK6 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in SK6 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK6 1DS. The average age is 38.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SK6 1DS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Harrytown Catholic High School
Werneth School
Bredbury Green Primary School
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
Romiley Primary School
Woodley Primary School
Arden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Beacon News & Convenience Store1.0 km
- A Sercombe Sweets0.2 km
- S\&A's Candy Cabin0.2 km
- Bredbury Asda On The Move0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- West Coast Wines0.8 km
- The Co-Op0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Greyhound0.8 km
- Friendship Inn0.6 km
- Queens0.7 km
- Grapevine1.0 km
- Bredbury Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Max0.2 km
- Spoilt 4 Choice0.2 km
- Matts Plaice0.2 km
- Shabaz Balti House0.4 km
- Kamran's0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Agricultural Rural Centre0.3 km
- Bukharaa-the Street Zaika0.6 km
- Community Hub @ Highgate Centre0.4 km
- Hewitt's Cafe0.9 km
- Indigo1.0 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romiley0.8 km
- Bredbury1.0 km
- Woodley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cow & Calf0.1 km
- Peak Bank0.1 km
- Bredbury Library0.1 km
- Bredbury Library0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK61DS · Data under Open Government Licence