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SK8 3BB

Wilmslow Road

Heald Green

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Detailed insights for SK8 3BB

Overview

Postcode SK8 3BB is located in a major urban area, within the Heald Green ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheadle Hulme West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme West is £55,661 per year. The nearest station is Heald Green, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bruntwood Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Cheadle Hulme West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cheadle Hulme West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.2%

Approximately 13.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme West is £55,661 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from SK8 3BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheadle Hulme West near SK8 3BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heald Green located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 3BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Heald Green

N/A

Walking directions to Heald Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 3BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBruntwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Bruntwood Park
0.5 miEast Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to East Avenue Park
0.3 miDora Turner GardensSmallWalking directions to Dora Turner Gardens

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
1,142.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.75(-36%)
Other theft
23.11(+250%)
Shoplifting
21.18(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.12(-21%)
Public order
10.27(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
75%
Pakistani
22
5.73%
Other
14
3.65%
Other White
9
2.34%
Indian
8
2.08%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
36.84%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.75%
No qualifications
45
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
13.84%
Social rents from council
21
13.21%
Shared ownership
6
3.77%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Heald Green

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £421K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £744,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heald Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£433,000£394
Semi-Detached92£360,000£363
Terraced25£300,000£299
Flats14£231,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heald Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heald Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359,500£142,500£237,500£184,975
2017£347,500£135,000£245,000£221,250
2018£348,500£169,682£265,000£195,000
2019£351,500£178,750£257,800£233,000
2020£404,000£147,500£273,000£237,975
2021£405,000£201,250£310,000£260,000
2022£477,500£180,000£345,000£295,000
2023£525,000£186,500£350,000£282,500
2024£519,995£232,500£335,000£290,000
2025£459,995£205,000£360,000£287,500
2026£472,500£257,500£370,000£342,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276£212£239£179
2017£278£208£256£205
2018£290£256£270£223
2019£301£254£271£236
2020£296£244£282£234
2021£329£266£311£247
2022£372£280£358£314
2023£403£306£365£269
2024£395£315£379£308
2025£395£289£358£270
2026£387£328£387£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heald Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 3BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 3BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202627, Eton Drive, Cheadle, SK8 3WAFlatsLeasehold£265,000
28 Nov 202526, Eton Drive, Cheadle, SK8 3WAFlatsLeasehold£248,000
23 Apr 202533, Eton Drive, Cheadle, SK8 3WAFlatsLeasehold£255,000
26 Aug 202515, Etchells Road, Cheadle, SK8 3ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£375,000
13 Feb 202612, Finney Lane, Cheadle, SK8 3DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the SK8 3BB postcode area, located within Cheadle Hulme West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 3BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorth West Hospital SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEtchells Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCheadle Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 3BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 3BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury'sWilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 3BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miBargain World138 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6AWWalking directions to Bargain World
0.4 miCo-op Food136B Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6AWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miBilal Superstore Cheadle132 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6AWWalking directions to Bilal Superstore Cheadle

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 3BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Mary Charles-Jones

Heald Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardHeald GreenE05015025
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheadle Hulme WestE02001220
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 034AE01005777
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 3BB

Is SK8 3BB (Cheadle Hulme West) safe?

The area around SK8 3BB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near SK8 3BB?

The median sale price around SK8 3BB in Cheadle Hulme West is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 3BB?

There are 19 schools close to SK8 3BB, including North West Hospital School (Good), Etchells Primary School (Good) and Cheadle Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 3BB?

The closest station to SK8 3BB is Heald Green, about 1,564 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 3BB?

SK8 3BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 3BB (Cheadle Hulme West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 3BB is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).

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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.