Postcode SK8 1EP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookfield Park.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SK8 1EP.
Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 1EP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brookfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Diamond Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Diamond Jubilee Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hall Street Green | Small | Walking directions to Hall Street Green |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1EP.
In the SK8 1EP postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 1EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Wilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Ashfield Road, Stockport, SK8 1AX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1EP, 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 1EP records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SK8 1EP in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SK8 1EP, including Cheadle Village Primary School (Good), Ashcroft School (Inadequate) and Lady Barn House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 1EP is Gatley, about 1,318 m away.
SK8 1EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,347 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 1EP 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.