Dickens Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK12 1NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	54.3%	3.0%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	48.7%	45.7%	-3.0%	49.0%	-3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SK12 1NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	14.3%	15.1%	0.8%	37.9%	-22.8%
Married: Opposite sex	68.6%	67.2%	-1.4%	44.2%	23.0%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	2.6%	-3.2%	9.1%	-6.5%
Widowed	8.5%	14.8%	6.3%	6.1%	8.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	49.1%	9.2%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	40.5%	28.7%	-11.8%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	14.7%	12.9%	-1.8%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.9%	9.1%	5.2%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.8%	12.8%	-7.0%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	5.5%	-6.1%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	9.5%	-0.6%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.4%	2.6%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	11%	-2.2%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	36%	49.8%	13.8%	33.8%	16.0%
Other	3.5%	2.9%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	100%	98.8%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	96.5%	0.1%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	96.8%	1.0%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	76.7%	16.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Dickens Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dickens Lane was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Poynton East and Pott Shrigley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Dickens Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SK12 1NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dickens Lane are based on 102 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dickens Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK12 1NT

Average Price
£509,452

Semi-Detached
£463,174

Terraced
£377,229

Detached
£732,025

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dickens Lane

Average Price
£460,732

Semi-Detached
£408,794

Terraced
£338,483

Detached
£618,141

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dickens LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
101 Dickens Lane, Stockport, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£857,500	2024-12-02	£892,517
82 Dickens Lane, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-09-20	£489,830
78 Dickens Lane, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2024-05-20	£539,000
113 Dickens Lane, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-10-27	£437,097
109 Dickens Lane, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£406,735	2022-10-14	£449,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK12 1NT

Employment

SK12 1NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK12 1NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Marley Road , Poynton SK12 1LY	4out of 4	214 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Vernon Primary School Clumber Road , SK12 1NW	4out of 4	259 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worth Primary School Birch Road , SK12 1QA	4out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lower Park School Hazelbadge Road , Poynton SK12 1HE	4out of 4	1,331 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Primary School Mallard Crescent , Poynton SK12 1XG	4out of 4	1,757 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU	3out of 4	482 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX	2out of 4	3,467 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT	2out of 4	3,724 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ	- not rated	2,468 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN	4out of 4	4,628 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poynton Leisure Centre	Poynton Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Lane	402 yd
Fig & Fennel	1 School Lane	593 yd
Thali Restaurant	61a London Road South	612 yd
The Snap Tin Bar	83 Park Lane	627 yd
Cofano Caffe	21 School Lane	635 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal British Legion	Poynton Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road West	637 yd
The Farmers Arms	90 Park Lane	646 yd
Cask Tavern	42 Park Lane	646 yd
The Kingfisher Wetherspoon	London Road South	682 yd
Hickory's Smokehouse	145 London Road South	709 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poynton Pantry	49 Clumber Road	293 yd
Ritoz	61 London Road South	612 yd
Lucky Star Express	45 London Road South	612 yd
Poynton Fish Bar	49a London Road South	612 yd
Domino's Pizza	37/39 London Road South	627 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	89 Park Lane	625 yd
Aldi	10 London Road South	682 yd
Morrisons Supermarket	21-27 Queensway	754 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Paul'S Catholic Primary School MARLEY ROAD	grass pitches	289 yd
Vernon Primary School CLUMBER ROAD	grass pitches	377 yd
Poynton High School YEW TREE LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	380 yd
Poynton Leisure Centre YEW TREE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	402 yd
Midway Playing Fields BARNABY ROAD	grass pitches	592 yd
Worth Primary School BIRCH ROAD	grass pitches	635 yd
Poynton Sports Club LONDON ROAD NORTH	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	913 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.