Postcode SK8 1QY 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 North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gatley North is £64,830 per year. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hall Street Green.
Gatley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Gatley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gatley North is £64,830 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from SK8 1QY.
Gatley North near SK8 1QY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hall Street Green | Small | Walking directions to Hall Street Green |
| 0.5 mi | Brooklyn Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Brooklyn Crescent Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gatley Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatley Memorial 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 1QY.
In the SK8 1QY postcode area, located within Gatley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Wilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Ashfield Road, Stockport, SK8 1AX | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1QY, 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 1QY records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SK8 1QY in Gatley North is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SK8 1QY, including Cheadle Village Primary School (Good), The Kingsway School (Requires improvement) and Broad Oak Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 1QY is Gatley, about 433 m away.
SK8 1QY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,818 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 1QY 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.