Postcode insights

SK12 1LG

London Road South

Poynton West and Adlington

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Detailed insights for SK12 1LG

Overview

Postcode SK12 1LG is located in a major urban area, within the Poynton West and Adlington ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Poynton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poynton West is £56,265 per year. The nearest station is Poynton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Poynton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Poynton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Poynton West is £56,265 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SK12 1LG.

Flood risk

Low

Poynton West near SK12 1LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Poynton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK12 1LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Poynton

N/A

Walking directions to Poynton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
4,583.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.28(-32%)
Drugs
6.14(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-51%)
Public order
4.39(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
93.37%
Other White
8
2.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.44%
Other Asian
2
0.58%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
38.75%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.49%
No qualifications
28
9.69%
Apprenticeship
24
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
48.94%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.8%
Shared ownership
2
1.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Poynton West and Adlington

Median price£453,498
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£392K – £555K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £453,498 (about £412 per square foot) in Poynton West and Adlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£557,500£413
Terraced9£445,000£429
Semi-Detached49£415,000£412
Flats6£263,250£370

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poynton West and Adlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£408,000£215,000£279,250£267,500
2017£410,000£189,000£300,000£247,500
2018£450,000£155,000£301,250£255,000
2019£490,000£175,000£313,000£240,000
2020£467,000£207,500£341,500£290,000
2021£507,500£200,000£340,750£373,000
2022£615,498£220,000£390,000£356,000
2023£645,000£250,000£382,500£375,000
2024£577,498£270,000£396,998£330,000
2025£562,500£222,500£405,000£414,000
2026£560,000£263,250£440,000£479,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£256£281£248
2017£316£254£304£262
2018£342£283£311£247
2019£322£315£317£288
2020£362£299£327£316
2021£374£276£359£324
2022£436£304£393£350
2023£421£306£407£313
2024£439£347£387£361
2025£416£332£401£427
2026£451£289£355£395
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poynton West and Adlington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK12 1LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK12 1LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202572, London Road South, Stockport, SK12 1LGDetachedFreehold£860,000
19 Jun 202554, London Road South, Stockport, SK12 1LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,500
28 Feb 2025145, London Road South, Stockport, SK12 1LGDetachedFreehold£665,000
26 Mar 20253, Woolley Avenue, Stockport, SK12 1XUDetachedFreehold£665,000
25 Mar 202519, Woolley Avenue, Stockport, SK12 1XUDetachedFreehold£710,000

Schools

In the SK12 1LG postcode area, located within Poynton West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK12 1LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryVernon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryLower Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK12 1LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK12 1LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsQueensway, Cheshire East, SK12 1JGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAldiLondon Road South, Cheshire East, SK12 1NJWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK12 1LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Beanland

Poynton West and Adlington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mike Sewart

Poynton West and Adlington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tim Roca

Macclesfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyMacclesfieldE14001347
ParishPoynton with WorthE04013200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poynton WestE02003854
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 002AE01018657
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK12 1LG

Is SK12 1LG (Poynton West) safe?

The area around SK12 1LG records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SK12 1LG?

The median sale price around SK12 1LG in Poynton West is £453,498 (about £412 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK12 1LG?

There are 6 schools close to SK12 1LG, including St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Vernon Primary School (Outstanding) and Lower Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK12 1LG?

The closest station to SK12 1LG is Poynton, about 935 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK12 1LG?

SK12 1LG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK12 1LG (Poynton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Macclesfield covering SK12 1LG is Tim Roca (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michael Beanland (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mike Sewart (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.