Find postcode

Cheadle Heath

Interactive map displaying Cheadle Heath

About

Cheadle Heath is a residential district situated southwest of Stockport town centre, bordering the River Mersey. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with many semi-detached homes. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along the Stockport Road corridor, which provides essential local shops and services. The presence of several industrial and business parks, particularly near the M60 motorway, contributes to the local employment base.

The area is defined by its proximity to green spaces like Abney Hall Park, which offers recreational ground along the river. Cheadle Heath is also home to the large Heathbank Hospital site, a notable local landmark. Public transport connections are provided primarily by bus routes linking to Stockport and Manchester. The district maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from the busier centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Cheadle Heath has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheadle Heath is £49,071 per year. There are 3 schools in Cheadle Heath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cheadle Heath is home to around 8,923 people, with a population density of about 4,477.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheadle Heath Population
8,923
Population density
4,477.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.78(+49%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.33(-32%)
Shoplifting
18.83(+226%)
Vehicle crime
11.66(+95%)
Public order
10.65(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,705
86.33%
Other White
238
2.67%
Pakistani
190
2.13%
Irish
106
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
0.93%
Total population: 8,925

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,432
33.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
16.97%
No qualifications
1,188
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
988
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
724
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,562
41.28%
Owns outright
1,172
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
13.95%
Social rents from council
265
7%
Other social rented
155
4.1%
Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Cheadle Heath

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £332K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Cheadle Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheadle Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£350,000£346
Semi-Detached63£315,000£337
Terraced39£235,000£291
Flats2£168,500£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheadle Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£85,000£179,000£131,500
2017£222,475£127,500£180,000£145,475
2018£228,000£89,950£196,000£150,000
2019£274,000£99,950£208,075£163,000
2020£282,000£144,000£215,750£172,000
2021£303,750£141,250£235,000£187,500
2022£335,000£208,750£273,500£215,000
2023£285,000£187,500£262,000£220,000
2024£355,000£150,000£257,000£229,328
2025£358,500£167,000£315,000£250,000
2026£395,000£300,000£222,700
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£161£202£164
2017£249£172£211£177
2018£250£193£222£198
2019£253£214£229£204
2020£279£217£251£212
2021£300£208£261£233
2022£348£229£299£264
2023£315£192£310£273
2024£363£236£318£277
2025£354£268£333£295
2026£346£347£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheadle Heath in the last year.

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.