Postcode insights

SK8 2BB

Old Wool Lane

Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North

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Detailed insights for SK8 2BB

Overview

Postcode SK8 2BB is located in a major urban area, within the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North 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 Cheadle Hulme, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.9%

Approximately 19.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from SK8 2BB.

Flood risk

Medium

Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 2BB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cheadle Hulme located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 2BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrookfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookfield Park
0.4 miDiamond Jubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Diamond Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
482
Population density
1,133.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.35(+5%)
Public order
13.55(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+22%)
Burglary
9.68(+75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
360
74.53%
Indian
37
7.66%
Pakistani
26
5.38%
Other
16
3.31%
Arab
10
2.07%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
41.42%
No qualifications
73
19.26%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
38.67%
Owns outright
53
29.28%
Social rents from council
31
17.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.73%
Shared ownership
5
2.76%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North

Median price£315,250
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)212
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £371K

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £315,250 (about £371 per square foot) in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £805,000.

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 East & Cheadle Hulme North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£420,000£405
Semi-Detached108£324,000£378
Terraced50£258,750£303
Flats7£160,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£133,750£178,000£182,250
2017£290,000£120,000£195,600£163,000
2018£299,950£127,000£210,000£174,950
2019£337,500£122,750£227,750£178,265
2020£325,000£123,500£235,000£200,000
2021£360,000£153,012£255,000£225,000
2022£377,500£153,000£290,000£236,500
2023£400,000£160,000£305,000£240,000
2024£380,000£156,250£286,500£250,000
2025£372,500£168,000£315,000£256,910
2026£470,500£162,500£335,050£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£187£215£202
2017£292£228£235£210
2018£315£234£253£207
2019£296£220£267£223
2020£316£203£279£244
2021£344£246£294£280
2022£371£250£340£287
2023£410£229£349£287
2024£383£285£335£296
2025£408£261£369£307
2026£432£311£373£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 2BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 2BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20252, Wentworth Drive, Cheadle, SK8 2BFDetachedLeasehold£666,000
05 Jun 2025Unit 2, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Cheadle, SK8 2PNOtherFreehold£395,000
06 Nov 2025166, Brookfield Road, Cheadle, SK8 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
13 Aug 2025141, Brookfield Road, Cheadle, SK8 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
16 Jun 2025131, Queens Road, Cheadle, SK8 5HXDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the SK8 2BB postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 2BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLadybridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLaurus Cheadle HulmeFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jilly Julian

Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North - 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 028DE01005774
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 2BB

Is SK8 2BB (Gatley South & Cheadle West) safe?

The area around SK8 2BB 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.

What is the average house price near SK8 2BB?

The median sale price around SK8 2BB in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £315,250 (about £371 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 2BB?

There are 13 schools close to SK8 2BB, including Meadowbank Primary School (Good), Ladybridge Primary School (Good) and Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK8 2BB?

SK8 2BB 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).

Who represents SK8 2BB (Gatley South & Cheadle West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 2BB is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jilly Julian (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.