Postcode insights

SK8 4BQ

Brookside Villas

Cheadle West & Gatley

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Detailed insights for SK8 4BQ

Overview

Postcode SK8 4BQ 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 high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gatley Hill.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Gatley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Gatley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from SK8 4BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley North near SK8 4BQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 4BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 4BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGatley HillSmallWalking directions to Gatley Hill
0.2 miGatley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Gatley Recreation Ground
0.2 miGatley Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Gatley Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,782.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.7(-61%)
Vehicle crime
13.36(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.02(-33%)
Burglary
12.02(+117%)
Shoplifting
7.35(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
77.27%
Other
26
9.85%
Pakistani
10
3.79%
Irish
5
1.89%
Other White
5
1.89%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
45.41%
No qualifications
30
13.76%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.47%
Apprenticeship
18
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
56.72%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 4BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 20253, Pendlebury Road, Cheadle, SK8 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
31 Jul 20251A, Pendlebury Road, Cheadle, SK8 4BHDetachedFreehold£460,000
04 Jul 202528, Pendlebury Road, Cheadle, SK8 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
30 Jun 202536, Pendlebury Road, Cheadle, SK8 4BHDetachedFreehold£440,000
22 May 2026Flat 31, Willow Court, Brookside Road, Cheadle, SK8 4BGFlatsLeasehold£96,000

Schools

In the SK8 4BQ postcode area, located within Gatley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 4BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGatley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryBroad Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miSecondaryThe Kingsway SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 4BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 4BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food72 Church Road, Manchester, SK8 4NQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTesco Express63 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4ESWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4BQ, 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 025BE01005770
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 4BQ

Is SK8 4BQ (Gatley North) safe?

The area around SK8 4BQ records about 67 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK8 4BQ?

The median sale price around SK8 4BQ 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 4BQ?

There are 7 schools close to SK8 4BQ, including Gatley Primary School, Broad Oak Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Kingsway School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 4BQ?

The closest station to SK8 4BQ is Gatley, about 342 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 4BQ?

SK8 4BQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,094 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 4BQ (Gatley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 4BQ 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.