Postcode insights

SK8 2GN

Pennington Gardens

Cheadle West & Gatley

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Detailed insights for SK8 2GN

Overview

Postcode SK8 2GN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hall Street Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Gatley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Gatley North is £64,830 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from SK8 2GN.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley North near SK8 2GN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 2GN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley
0.8 mi

East Didsbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Didsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 2GN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHall Street GreenSmallWalking directions to Hall Street Green
0.5 miCheadle GreenSmallWalking directions to Cheadle Green
0.5 miBrooklyn Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Brooklyn Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
2,419.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.68(-74%)
Burglary
9.2(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.71(-51%)
Vehicle crime
7.74(+29%)
Public order
3.39(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
55.22%
Pakistani
36
9.89%
Indian
24
6.59%
Other White
23
6.32%
Chinese
14
3.85%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
70.11%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.81%
No qualifications
15
5.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.3%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
119
81.51%
Owns outright
11
7.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.16%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.11%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 2GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 2GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Apartment 6 West Wing, The Old Hospital, Pennington Gardens, Cheadle, SK8 2GNFlatsLeasehold£507,000
24 Oct 2025Apartment 6 East Wing, The Old Hospital, Pennington Gardens, Cheadle, SK8 2GNFlatsLeasehold£495,500
04 Aug 202523, Pennington Gardens, Cheadle, SK8 2GNTerracedFreehold£459,950
01 May 202553, Pennington Gardens, Cheadle, SK8 2GNTerracedFreehold£480,000
11 Apr 202526, Pennington Gardens, Cheadle, SK8 2GNFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SK8 2GN postcode area, located within Gatley North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 2GN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBroad Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryCheadle Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Kingsway SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 2GN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 2GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Stockport, SK8 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressWilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 1DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 2GN, 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 NorthE02001211
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 025AE01005768
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2017-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 2GN

Is SK8 2GN (Gatley North) safe?

The area around SK8 2GN 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.

What is the average house price near SK8 2GN?

The median sale price around SK8 2GN in Gatley North is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 2GN?

There are 6 schools close to SK8 2GN, including Broad Oak Primary School (Requires improvement), Cheadle Village Primary School (Good) and The Kingsway School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 2GN?

The closest station to SK8 2GN is Gatley, about 720 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 2GN?

SK8 2GN 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).

Who represents SK8 2GN (Gatley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 2GN 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.