Postcode insights

SK8 1NF

Wilmslow Road

Cheadle West & Gatley

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Detailed insights for SK8 1NF

Overview

Postcode SK8 1NF 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 6 primary and 2 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
0.9%
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

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 72 ft away from SK8 1NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 1NF 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 1NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
3,423.2 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
235
71.21%
Pakistani
26
7.88%
Other
17
5.15%
Arab
14
4.24%
Other White
10
3.03%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
62.26%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.43%
No qualifications
20
7.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.77%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
51.75%
Owns outright
47
41.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.14%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Flat 1, Whitegates, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1HGFlatsLeasehold£190,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 10, Whitegates, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1HGFlatsLeasehold£165,000
13 Feb 202647, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1HGDetachedFreehold£685,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 25, Whitegates, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1HGFlatsLeasehold£160,000
14 Feb 2025Flat 15, Whitegates, Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1HGFlatsLeasehold£182,500

Schools

In the SK8 1NF postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 1NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCheadle Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLady Barn House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableInscape House SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 1NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressWilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 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 1NF, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 1NF

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

The area around SK8 1NF 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 1NF?

The median sale price around SK8 1NF 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 1NF?

There are 11 schools close to SK8 1NF, including Cheadle Village Primary School (Good), Lady Barn House School and Inscape House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 1NF?

The closest station to SK8 1NF is Gatley, about 1,034 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 1NF?

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

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 1NF 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.