Postcode SK8 1JB 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bruntwood Park.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 17 ft away from SK8 1JB.
Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 1JB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bruntwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Bruntwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brookfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookfield 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1JB.
In the SK8 1JB postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1JB, 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 1JB records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1JB 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 16 schools close to SK8 1JB, including Lady Barn House School, Inscape House School (Good) and Ashcroft School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 1JB is Gatley, about 1,441 m away.
SK8 1JB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,221 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 1JB 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.