Postcode SK8 3GR is located in a major urban area, within the Heald Green area of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Heald Green West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heald Green West is £54,289 per year. The median sale price in Heald Green is £365,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £442,500. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Heald Green West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,278 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Heald Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heald Green West is £54,289 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from SK8 3GR.
Heald Green West near SK8 3GR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| 1 mi | Heald Green | N/A | Walking directions to Heald Green |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £481,250 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £361,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 26 | £330,000 | £327 |
| Flats | 15 | £237,000 | £320 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £450,000 | £190,000 | £360,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £245,000 | £365,000 | £299,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £276 | £360 | £270 |
| 2026 | £390 | £334 | £363 | £313 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 3GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 5000, Lakeside, Cheadle, SK8 3AX | Other | Leasehold | £6,750,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Flat 27, South View Gardens, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1PA | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Flat 27, South View Gardens, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1PA | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 35, South View Gardens, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1PA | Flats | Leasehold | £261,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 11, Cartmel Close, Cheadle, SK8 4QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,500 |
In the SK8 3GR postcode area, located within Heald Green West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Lady Barn House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lum Head Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2019. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK8 3GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Wilmslow Road, Stockport, SK8 3BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK8 3GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Mary Charles-Jones
Heald Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Morrison
Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK8 3GR records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3GR in Heald Green is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SK8 3GR, including North Cheshire Jewish Primary School (Good), Lady Barn House School and Lum Head Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK8 3GR is Gatley, about 1,455 m away.
SK8 3GR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,278 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 3GR is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).