Postcode insights

SK8 1DS

Old Rectory Gardens

Cheadle West & Gatley

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Detailed insights for SK8 1DS

Overview

Postcode SK8 1DS 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 Gatley South & Cheadle West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookfield Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from SK8 1DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 1DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 1DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 1DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrookfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookfield Park
0.5 miDiamond Jubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Diamond Jubilee Park
0.1 miHall Street GreenSmallWalking directions to Hall Street Green

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,622.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
17.81(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.63(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.36(-64%)
Vehicle crime
9.54(+59%)
Public order
7.63(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
83.13%
Other White
12
3.68%
Indian
11
3.37%
Other
8
2.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.84%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
53.96%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.96%
No qualifications
28
10.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
30.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
30.41%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.05%
Other social rented
6
4.05%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.05%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Cheadle West & Gatley

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)208
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £495K

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.

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 West & Gatley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£575,000£375
Semi-Detached77£400,000£377
Terraced40£338,750£321
Flats40£172,500£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheadle West & Gatley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle West & Gatley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle West & Gatley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle West & Gatley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle West & Gatley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheadle West & Gatley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Sept 20251, Dixon Court, Cheadle, SK8 1DEFlatsLeasehold£171,000
15 Aug 202524, Chapel Street, Cheadle, SK8 1BROtherFreehold£306,800
06 Oct 20255, Abney Place, Cheadle, SK8 1GYFlatsLeasehold£186,000
12 Feb 20261B, Brooklyn Road, Cheadle, SK8 1BSTerracedFreehold£297,000
05 Sept 20257, Brooklyn Road, Cheadle, SK8 1BSTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the SK8 1DS postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 1DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCheadle Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Kingsway SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 1DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 1DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressWilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miIcelandAshfield Road, Stockport, SK8 1AXWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,475
Band E£3,025
Band F£3,575
Band G£4,126
Band H£4,951

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 SK8 1DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Hunter

Cheadle West & Gatley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gatley South & Cheadle WestE02001214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 028CE01005773
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 1DS

Is SK8 1DS (Gatley South & Cheadle West) safe?

The area around SK8 1DS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK8 1DS?

The median sale price around SK8 1DS in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 1DS?

There are 9 schools close to SK8 1DS, including Cheadle Village Primary School (Good), The Kingsway School (Requires improvement) and Meadowbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 1DS?

The closest station to SK8 1DS is Gatley, about 897 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 1DS?

SK8 1DS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 1DS (Gatley South & Cheadle West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 1DS is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Hunter (Liberal Democrats).

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.