Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

DUKE AVENUE, SK8 6RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE AVENUE, SK8 6RX.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SK8 6RX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, SK8 6RX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK8 6RX is a sought-after residential area on Duke Avenue, 0.3km from Gillbent in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Cheadle Hulme South ward and the Cheadle constituency.

For serious buyers, SK8 6RX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK8 6RX are sourced from Output Area E00029316 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK8 6RX. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK8 6RX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St James' Catholic High School

Good804 pupils0.4 km
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Royal School, Manchester

Outstanding51 pupils0.7 km
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Thorn Grove Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Oakgrove School

Good37 pupils1.2 km
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Cheadle Hulme High School

Outstanding1671 pupils1.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils1.3 km
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Handforth Grange Primary School

Outstanding344 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Head Over Heels0.5 km
  • Box Football Ltd0.4 km
  • Eat@EdenPoint0.9 km
  • Cafe Xpress0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Butterfly Guest House0.8 km
  • Manchester Airport Stanley Hotel0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Halfords Ltd0.2 km
  • Jewson Ltd0.1 km
  • TK Maxx0.4 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.9 km
  • B&Q Handforth0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Grove Lane Baptist Church1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Raja Bros0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • Homesense0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Woo's Takeaway0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Handforth1.5 km
  • Cheadle Hulme2.2 km
  • Heald Green2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Duke Avenue0.1 km
  • Earl Road (opp SG3504) to define route0.1 km
  • Earl Road (opp SG3504) to define route0.1 km
  • Retail Park0.2 km
  • Bowery Avenue0.2 km