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SK12

STOCKPORT

Cheshire, North West, England

SK12 encompasses STOCKPORT and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £465,119
1yr change ▲ 2.4%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£465,119

▲ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

246 Mbps

Property Prices in SK12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK12 is £465,119, which is 49% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in SK12 cost 62.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SK12 have risen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £596,764 431
Semi-detached £401,244 346
Terraced £305,841 153
Flat £201,948 123
All types £465,119 1093

5-Year Price History

£448K £459K £470K £480K £491K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SK12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK12 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SK12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK12 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Vernon Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Worth Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
High Peak School Other Not inspected mi
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary Good mi
Poynton High School Secondary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK12 are 246.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 83% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

246.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK12 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SK

SK12 — STOCKPORT

Area Summary

SK12 (STOCKPORT) offers above-average property prices (£465,119, 62% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (246 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK12?
The average house price in SK12 (STOCKPORT) is £465,119, based on 1093 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.4% over the past year.
Is SK12 a safe area to live?
Crime in SK12 is significantly below the national average (5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in SK12?
There are 8 schools in or near SK12. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in SK12?
Council tax in SK12 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in SK12?
The average broadband download speed in SK12 is 246 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in SK12 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in SK12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 303,929.