Micawber Road is in Poynton, Stockport and in Macclesfield district. SK12 1UP is located in the Poynton West and Adlington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Micawber Road, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK12 1YE, SK12 1YX, SK12 1YW, SK12 1YH, SK12 1YS, SK12 1YY, SK12 1YF, SK12 1YR, SK12 1YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK12 1UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 22.9% | 21.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 66.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 56.5% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around SK12 1UP this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 44.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.2% | 98.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Micawber Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Poynton East and Pott Shrigley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Micawber Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Poynton East and Pott Shrigley and the 319th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Micawber Road, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-12-17 | £403,524 |
| 51 Micawber Road, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2024-02-26 | £413,814 |
| 33 Micawber Road, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-02 | £360,714 |
| 30 Micawber Road, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-11 | £352,000 |
| 36 Micawber Road, Stockport, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-20 | £366,630 |
SK12 1UP 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 1UP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| 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 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Primary School Clumber Road , SK12 1NW | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Primary School Birch Road , SK12 1QA | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Park School Hazelbadge Road , Poynton SK12 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Primary School Mallard Crescent , Poynton SK12 1XG | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane , Poynton SK12 1PU | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnfield Independent School C/O Arnfield Care Ltd , Manchester Road SK13 1NE | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton Leisure Centre | Poynton Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Lane | 490 yd | |
| Thali Restaurant | 61a London Road South | 839 yd | |
| Fig & Fennel | 1 School Lane | 887 yd | |
| The Snap Tin Bar | 83 Park Lane | 924 yd | |
| Cofano Caffe | 21 School Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse | 145 London Road South | 728 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Poynton Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road West | 903 yd | |
| The Kingfisher Wetherspoon | London Road South | 907 yd | |
| The Farmers Arms | 90 Park Lane | 930 yd | |
| Cask Tavern | 42 Park Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton Pantry | 49 Clumber Road | 584 yd | |
| Ritoz | 61 London Road South | 839 yd | |
| Lucky Star Express | 45 London Road South | 839 yd | |
| Poynton Fish Bar | 49a London Road South | 839 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 37/39 London Road South | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 10 London Road South | 907 yd | |
| Waitrose | 89 Park Lane | 923 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | 21-27 Queensway | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Catholic Primary School MARLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Poynton Leisure Centre YEW TREE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Poynton High School YEW TREE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Midway Playing Fields BARNABY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Vernon Primary School CLUMBER ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Worth Primary School BIRCH ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.