SK7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Oak Meadow, 0.8km from Fern Acre in Woodford (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Bramhall South and Woodford ward and the Cheadle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK7, SK7 1AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SK7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00030009 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK MEADOW, SK7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK MEADOW, SK7 1AR.
326
46
£ 57,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK7 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SK7 1AR's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £725k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £725k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK7 1AR. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 737,500
8 sales · Mean £ 686,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK7 1AR has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valley School
Moss Hey Primary School
Hursthead Infant School
Hursthead Junior School
Thorn Grove Primary School
St James' Catholic High School
Cheadle Hulme High School
Queensgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fords Lane Evangelical Church0.9 km
- The Damson Tree0.9 km
- Dolce Ltd @ Moss Hey Primary School0.5 km
- Ministry Of Defence0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Grove Lane Baptist Church0.9 km
- Pointing Dog0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Go Local Extra0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Butterfly Guest House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bottle Stop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bramhall1.6 km
- Handforth2.2 km
- Cheadle Hulme2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SK71AR · Data under Open Government Licence