Postcode SK8 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Cheadle West & Gatley ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheadle East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheadle East is £46,278 per year. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abney Hall Park.
Cheadle East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Cheadle East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cheadle East is £46,278 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from SK8 1BU.
Cheadle East near SK8 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abney Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Abney Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brookfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Diamond Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Diamond Jubilee Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Cheadle West & Gatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £575,000 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £400,000 | £377 |
| Terraced | 40 | £338,750 | £321 |
| Flats | 40 | £172,500 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £364,000 | £71,000 | £270,000 | £199,998 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £145,000 | £270,000 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £130,000 | £282,000 | £289,544 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £177,500 | £317,500 | £298,000 |
| 2020 | £428,750 | £194,000 | £312,500 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £495,000 | £171,225 | £339,250 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | £518,750 | £143,500 | £366,500 | £293,500 |
| 2023 | £526,000 | £155,250 | £375,000 | £327,500 |
| 2024 | £480,000 | £173,750 | £380,000 | £302,000 |
| 2025 | £523,750 | £175,000 | £391,625 | £355,000 |
| 2026 | £606,250 | £165,000 | £411,250 | £319,126 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £175 | £254 | £276 |
| 2017 | £278 | £223 | £265 | £267 |
| 2018 | £288 | £208 | £276 | £262 |
| 2019 | £295 | £248 | £286 | £261 |
| 2020 | £314 | £332 | £305 | £264 |
| 2021 | £313 | £291 | £322 | £284 |
| 2022 | £354 | £258 | £353 | £363 |
| 2023 | £352 | £268 | £374 | £324 |
| 2024 | £349 | £291 | £359 | £350 |
| 2025 | £360 | £282 | £367 | £340 |
| 2026 | £403 | £255 | £368 | £314 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1BU.
In the SK8 1BU postcode area, located within Cheadle East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Ashfield Road, Stockport, SK8 1AX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK8 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Hunter
Cheadle West & Gatley - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Morrison
Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK8 1BU records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SK8 1BU in Cheadle East is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SK8 1BU, including Cheadle Village Primary School (Good), Meadowbank Primary School (Good) and Lady Barn House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 1BU is Gatley, about 1,212 m away.
SK8 1BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 1BU is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Hunter (Liberal Democrats).
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.