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SK8 1JL

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Cheadle West & Gatley

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Detailed insights for SK8 1JL

Overview

Postcode SK8 1JL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year. The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bruntwood Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a 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.

Crime level

4/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from SK8 1JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 1JL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 1JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 1JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBruntwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Bruntwood Park
0.4 miBrookfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookfield Park

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
3,970.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.32(+55%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.32(-75%)
Burglary
9.32(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
49.38%
Indian
36
14.94%
Pakistani
36
14.94%
Other
14
5.81%
Other Asian
5
2.07%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
50.79%
No qualifications
25
13.09%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
56.63%
Owns with a mortgage
25
30.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
9.64%
Social rents from council
3
3.61%
Total households: 83

Property prices in Cheadle West & Gatley

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Cheadle West & Gatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheadle West & Gatley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£532,500
Flats37£171,000
Semi-Detached74£400,000
Terraced42£333,500

10 year median price trend in Cheadle West & Gatley

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

Schools

In the SK8 1JL postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 1JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableInscape House SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAshcroft SchoolOther independent special school

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableLady Barn House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 1JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 1JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury'sWilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 3BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardCheadle West & GatleyE05015021
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gatley South & Cheadle WestE02001214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 028EE01005776
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.